Heart Failure vs Heart Attack: What You Need To Know
- By Blessing Ifunanya Maduelosi
- 14 Dec 2022
- Verified by Dr. Sintayehu Abebe
Key highlights or summary
- Failure of the heart to pump enough blood can cause heart failure.
- Heart dysfunction due to a lack of blood supply triggers a heart attack.
- Heart failure and heart attack are two different entities, both being fatal.
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Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart can’t pump blood effectively, while a heart attack is an acute event caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart muscle.
Common symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs and ankles, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Signs of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, pain in the arm, back, neck, or jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, and lightheadedness.
Risk factors for both conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Prevention strategies include maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check.
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