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MYOCARDIAL INFRACTION:

You are working for a cardiologist. Your physician is concerned about the increase in the number of the patients having heart attacks. He asks you to design a colorful, creative, and informative brochure on heart attacks using the brochure provided on the following provided. This brochure will be published and placed in the waiting room to provide patients with education about heart attacks.The heart disease Internet sites listed under "On the Web". Complete this activity.

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Question :What will be the risk factor for heart disease ?

• Uncontrolled blood pressure
• Lack of exercise
• Unhealthy diet (fast food ,saturated fats)
• 65+
• Overweight
• Smoking
• Family history

Question :What are the signs and symptoms of heart attack

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• Pain at chest ,which can radiate to the parts like jaw, left scapula ,left arm
• Dizziness or blackout
• Breathing difficulty
• Pain in epigastric region
• Nausea or vomiting

Question :What to do if someone has chest pain

Answer :

• Ensure the client is not crowded fit good air circulation ,with non triggering area
• Make the patient sit or lie down comfortable
• Immediately call for medical help with no delay.
• Administer NTG if patient is on treatment
• Aspirin can be administered if there is no allergy by encouraging patient to chew it and then swallow

Question :Where and how can you find information regarding current trends

Answer :

• Direct visit to your cardiologist
• Reliable sites for cardiovascular health as per advice