How can I stop worrying about a heart attack?

To prevent your risk of a heart attack:

1. Stop smoking and minimize your exposure to secondhand smoke.
2. Get your high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure under control by modifying your diet, losing weight, taking medication, or doing a combination of these things.
3. Stay physically active daily.

Can sudden cardiac arrest be prevented?

Every year, more than 7,000 children and teens die in the U.S. from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Many of these deaths can be prevented if children and parents recognize the early warning signs of SCA and seek medical attention before a crisis occurs.

Should I worry about sudden cardiac arrest?

Sudden cardiac arrest is a medical emergency. You should dial 911 and start CPR right away if you suspect SCA in someone. Without quick action to revive the heart, a person can die in minutes. But delivering an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat as soon as possible and giving CPR can be lifesaving.

What is cardiac anxiety?

Cardiophobia is defined as an anxiety disorder of persons characterized by repeated complaints of chest pain, heart palpitations, and other somatic sensations accompanied by fears of having a heart attack and of dying.

What triggers a cardiac arrest?

Most cardiac arrests occur when a diseased heart’s electrical system malfunctions. This malfunction causes an abnormal heart rhythm such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. Some cardiac arrests are also caused by extreme slowing of the heart’s rhythm (bradycardia).

How can you prevent cardiac arrest at home?

5 Simple Ways to Prevent a Cardiac Arrest

1. Eat a Healthy Diet. For the sake of your heart, you should avoid foods that are oily, high in cholesterol, sugary and high in carbohydrates.
2. Stay Active: Exercise.
3. If Necessary, Lose Weight.
4. Reduce Your Stress Level.
5. Stop Using Tobacco and Drinking.

How should you care for cardiac arrest?

Immediate CPR is crucial for treating sudden cardiac arrest. By maintaining a flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body’s vital organs, CPR can provide a vital link until more-advanced emergency care is available. If you don’t know CPR and someone collapses unconscious near you, call 911 or emergency medical help.