Symptoms and First Aid for Heart Disease

Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal

"Recognizing the symptoms of heart diseases early and applying the correct first aid steps can help preserve vital functions until professional medical help arrives."

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| Symptoms and First Aid for Heart Disease

Symptoms and First Aid for Heart Disease

Disease	Symptoms	First Response
Coronary Artery Disease	Chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fatigue	Call emergency services, chew aspirin, rest
Heart Failure	Shortness of breath, swelling in legs, extreme fatigue	Elevate legs, fluid restriction, consult a doctor
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)	Chest pain, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea	Call emergency services, chew aspirin, keep the patient calm, loosen tight clothing
Arrhythmia	Palpitations, dizziness, fainting	Stay calm, take deep breaths, apply to emergency services
Cardiomyopathy	Shortness of breath, swelling in legs, palpitations	Lay the patient down, refer to emergency services
Valvular Heart Disease	Shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations	Call emergency services, lay the patient down and rest, refer to a doctor
Pericarditis	Chest pain, dry cough, fever, fatigue	Call emergency services, pain relievers can be given, rest