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BASIC HEART ANATOMY AND HEART ATTACK:SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

ANATOMY OF HEART:

Heart is an muscular organ which recieves blood from large veins and pump the blood into whole body.
Heart is an vital organ,which works continuously








  • Atria: the two upper chambers (they receive blood).
  • Ventricles: the two lower chambers (they discharge blood).
The left atria and left ventricle are separated from the right atria and right ventricle by a wall of muscle called the septum.






The wall of the heart consists of three layers of tissue:
  • Epicardium — protective layer mostly made of connective tissue.
  • Myocardium — the muscles of the heart. 
  • Endocardium — lines the inside of the heart and protects the valves and chambers.
These layers are covered in a thin protective coating called the pericardium.
HEART ATTACK:

A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
A heart attack is a medical emergency.

 https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/155919-overview A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. 

 Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and dies.





Symptoms:

1.Tightness or pain in the chest,neck and back.
2. Abnormal heart beat.
3.Lightheadedness.
4.Fatigue.
5.Heartburn.
6.Indigestion.





Treatment:

Treatment of the heart attack depends upon the severity of the condition.
Different treatments can be-
: By pass surgery of coronary artery.
: Medications like anticoagulants























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