Contents
Introduction
First Part Everything about heart attacks What is a Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction in Chapter 1? Heart Attack or MI Symptoms How can a heart attack or MI be diagnosed? Cardiogenic versus non-cardiogenic chest pain What Your Health Care Provider Will Do Chapter 2: Serious Heart Attack Complications Heart Disease Heart Disease of the Valve Cardiovascular Shock Shock Vasodilatory Embolism of the lungs Arrhythmias
Heartbreak Syndrome Aneurysm of the Myocardium Chapter 3: How to Treat a Heart Attack in an Emergent Situation The Six Symptoms of a Heart Attack Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
What to Do Before Assistance Comes What to Do If You're Alone and Have a Heart Attack The "Risk Factors" for Heart Disease are the focus of Chapter 4. Family or genetic history Obesity and its Effects
Stroke-causing heart valves, a clogged heart, and a poor diet Smoking
Drinking
a lot of cholesterol Physical Activity
