It is estimated that they occur from 300 thousand to 400 thousand cases of heart attack every year in the country
Summary
The heart attack, the largest cause of deaths in Brazil according to the Ministry of Health, has the habits of risk factors such as smoking and physical inactivity; The former member Hugo Hoyama is recovering after suffering an episode of the type.
The former member Hugo Hoyama is recovering in an intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering an acute myocardial heart attack. According to the Ministry of Health, the picture represents the largest cause of deaths in Brazil.
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It is estimated that from 300,000 to 400,000 cases of heart attack they occur every year in the country, one of which in 5 to 7 causes death. Given the staff, the demand for emergency care in the first minutes is essential to reduce the risk of death.
In the case of Oyama, the former member has undergone a Rivascularization intervention and is “evolving well”, according to the medical bulletin issued by the Heart Hospital (Hcor). There are still no discharge forecasts.
In most cases, the heart attack is characterized by the death of cardiac muscle cells due to the formation of clots that interrupt the blood flow suddenly and intensely.
In rarer episodes, it can occur by contraction of the artery, which interrupts the blood flow.
What are the risk factors for the heart attack?
Also according to the Ministry of Health, smoking, physical inactivity, bad food, high cholesterol and excess stress are risk factors for the condition.
What are the symptoms of the infarction?
Intense pain in the pectoral region, which can radiate on the back, the left arm and, rarely, on the right,. The discomfort is often accompanied by a sense of tightening on the chest, cold sweat, pallor, lack of breath and feeling passed out.
In the case of the elderly, although less frequent, it can also be in the abdomen, such as that of gastritis or reflux esophagitis.
Contrary to risk factors, regular practice of physical activities, adequate food, non -alcohol consumption and having no type of smoke are means of prevention.
Source: Terra

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