4. Heart Attack
“Myocardial infarction,” is the medical term for a heart attack. The condition occurs when plaque breaks away from the artery walls supplying blood to the heart. It forms a clot, reducing blood flow from the coronary arteries to the heart chambers and valves. Symptoms of a heart attack vary depending on the individual.
The most common signs of a heart attack include persistent sweating, as the body tries to regulate its temperature. Cold sweats are also another sign of a heart attack as well. If you find that you experience a tightness in the chest that spreads to your upper arms and back, you could be experiencing the onset of a heart attack.
Treatment for the condition has drastically improved over the last two decades, and now it’s possible to survive a myocardial infarction if you receive treatment in time. Treatment involves medications, surgery, and a change to lifestyle habits.