Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : May 13, 2015 9:10 AM IST
Hi, I am a 30-year-old man. Recently, my uncle expired due to a heart attack. He was fine and had just had his dinner. However, he complained of acidity and went to take a rest. After few minutes, when his wife went to see him, he was lying unconscious. Although he was rushed to the hospital, he died on the way.
This is just one case; I have heard many such cases in recent times. The patient complains of acidity but in reality it is a heart attack.Why do people often get confused between the two? How can one differentiate between acidity and a heart attack? What are the first-aid measures one should follow while having an attack?
Dr Nilesh Gautam, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Head of Department of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation at the Asian Heart Institute says, Nowadays, it is quite common that people think they suffer from acidity but in reality they experience a heart attack. This is often due to the lack of proper awareness about the condition and ignorance regarding getting regular check-ups. Hence, it is important to know the difference between the two and get treated immediately if you experience symptoms of a heart attack.
Although the symptoms of acidity and a heart attack are not always the same, people often get confused between the two. Here s how you can distinguish between them:
What s next? If you suffer from a heart attack
The first-aid measures you should follow on experiencing a heart attack include
Expert tips to prevent a second attack
Dr Gautam sheds light on some important tips that you should keep in the mind to prevent a second heart attack. Here are some
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