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HEART DISEASES

Kembali HEALTH

Heart diseases occur when blood vessels of the heart become narrow or get blocked.  The symptoms may differ amongst older people. 

2  common heart diseases in senior citizens are:

  • Angina
  • Heart attacks

 

Angina

Heart Attacks

Chest pains when:

  • Berkuat datau
  • Too happy or
  • Angry

This is because of lack of oxygen to the heart.

Chest pains will disappear after resting for several minutes or taking GTN (putting drug capsule under the tongue)

Become restless or anxious ot palpate not because of chest pains.  Some may only feel lethargic.

  • Get medical assistance if this is the first attack. 

  • Place GTN capsule under the tongue when this occurs.

  • See a doctor if the condition does not improve even after taking GTN for 3 times as this could be a heart attack.

  • Get proper rest

  • Avoid any conflict

 

Occurs when any one of the main vessels gets blocked completely.  Normally younger people will experience continuous chest pains as in angina for up to ½ hour and gets worse. 

Sometimes do not feel any chest pains only giddiness, faint, nausea or difficult to breathe.

  • Get medical assistance as soon as possible

  • Provide first aid

  • Go to the hospital immediately.

 

Prevention

Adopt a healthy lifestyle as follows:

  • Ensure a balanced and healthy diet (less fat, salt and sugar)

  • Control body weight

  • Exercise regular ly

  • Stop smoking 

  • Avoid stress