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Can you smoke after a heart attack?
You can smoke, but it is probably not wise to do so. Smoking significantly increases your risk of a heart attack, especially if you have had one in the past.
What patients need to follow special precautions before undergoing general surgery?
Patients who are obese, smoke, have bleeding tendencies, or are over 60, need to follow special precautions, as do patients who have recently experienced an illness such as pneumonia or a heart attack. Patients on medications
How does age effect the heart?
the older you are, especially if you smoke, you're at a greater risk of a heart attack or disease
Is the risk of a heart attack is higher or lower for people who smoke?
much higher
Is the risk of a heart attack higher or lower for people who smoke?
higher for many reasons like the smoke kills the lungs
How can you provent a heart attack?
To reduce your risk of having a heart attack, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, lower your stress, and don't smoke.
Recognizing the Heart Attack Symptoms?
What is a Heart Attack?A heart attack is a condition that occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. Health care professionals often refer to this condition as a myocardial infarction. A heart attack can be fatal if it is left untreated. That is why it is so important for people to be able to recognize the heart attack symptoms.What are some of the symptoms of a heart attack?Fainting, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, jaw pain, left arm pain and vomiting are some of the most common heart attack symptoms. Many people attribute these symptoms to more minor illnesses such as indigestion. It is also important to note that heart attack symptoms can differ from patient to patient. When a heart attack occurs, seconds really do count. People who notice any suspicious symptoms should not hesitate to seek medical care.Who is at risk for a heart attack?There are a number of risk factors that increase a person's chances of having a heart attack. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure raise heart attack risk. Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 are at an increased risk for having a heart attack simply because of their age. Additionally, those who smoke and/or have high stress levels are also at an increased risk for having a heart attack.How can a heart attack be treated?There are a number of treatment options available to treat a heart attack. This condition can cause the heart to stop. If that occurs, the patient will need to be given CPR. CPR is a lifesaving technique that involves giving chest compressions and rescue breaths.The type of treatment that the physician prescribes depends on the severity of the heart attack. Patients who have a mild heart attack will usually be given a medication to help dissolve the blood clot. Surgery may be the only option for patients who have a severe heart attack.How can a heart attack be prevented?The good news is that heart attacks can be prevented in most cases. Being physically active, not smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke, eating healthy and maintain a healthy body weight can help prevent a person from having a heart attack.
If a person has already had a heart attack, are they at an increased risk to have another?
Not necessarily. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle after a heart attack. To prevent another heart attack keep your blood pressure low, exercise, do not smoke, eat healthy foods, & get plenty of exercise.
What is the likelihood that I will get a heart attack?
There is a genetic component to the likelihood of getting a heart attack. However this is outweighed by lifestyle issues. If you smoke, are obese or don't exercise, the probability goes up sharply.
How many people have died from heart Attack caused by marijuana?
Less than zero That's a stupid answer a least one person has to have died from a heart attack cause by marijuana. Marijuana causes the heart to beat 40 time faster than a person who doesn't smoke marijuana. It makes them 5 times at risk of a heart attack ( 1 in 1,000 people) then people who don't smoke. news.harvar.edu
Can marijuana help with heart disease?
Sometimes, it will most deffenetly help with your pains but sometimes it can make the heart disease worse. Ask a doctor about it. If you smoke marijuana on a daily basis, it makes the heart disease worse and your chance of a heart attack is increased because it raises your blood pressure. I just lost a friend of mine, who was forty five years old. After smoking marijuana he went into cardiac arrest. He had smoked marijuana on a daily basis for twenty years. Any kind of smoke is not good for your heart.
Can dengue patients smoke after discharge?
I think yes, dengue patients smoke after discharge.
