Cardiology In Jordan

Heart Attack

premature ventricular contraction

Have you ever felt as though your heart “skipped a beat”? Most people have this feeling at one time or another. In reality, your heart may not be skipping a beat. Instead, you may have had a premature contraction. Occasional premature contractions are normal and are common in children and teenagers. Usually, no cause can be found, and many go away on their own.

Cardiac Catheterization in Jordan

Coronary Artery Dissection : Not Just a Heart Attack

Sometimes, a heart attack is the result of spontaneous tearing in the coronary artery wall. The artery wall has three layers and when a tear occurs, blood can pass through the innermost layer and become trapped and bulge inward. This narrows or blocks the artery and can cause a heart attack because blood flow can’t reach the heart muscle. When this type of tear happens without warning, it’s called spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD).

Silent Ischemia and Ischemic Heart Disease

Many people have ischemic episodes without knowing it or having pain — silent ischemia. They may have a heart attack with no warning. People with angina also may have undiagnosed episodes of silent ischemia. People who have had previous heart attacks or those with diabetes are also at high risk for developing silent ischemia.

Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but others start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.

Angina (Chest Pain)

Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The discomfort also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, abdomen or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion. In addition, some people don’t feel any pain but have other symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue. If these symptoms are due to a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, it’s called an “anginal equivalent.”