During a heart attack, the blood supply to the heart gets blocked, which impacts the heart, but it keeps beating. The heart stops beating in a cardiac arrest.
Eating fiber-rich foods lower the risk of heart disease
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Fiber helps in lowering your cholesterol level and keeping it in check, thereby lowering the risk of heart disease. Foods rich in Fiber include oats, green vegetables, whole grains, and fruits.
Chest pain is the only warning sign of a heart attack
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Although chest pain is a common warning sign, it is not the only one. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness and pain in arms, back and neck.
You should not stop doing physical activities after suffering from a heart attack
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After undergoing the treatment, patients who have suffered from a heart attack must ask their doctor to approve an exercise plan for them. Research has shown that moderate exercising regimes, like walking, help patients with heart problems in the long run.
An increased heart rate is always a sign of heart attack
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Our heart rate can increase for a number of reasons, like when we get excited or are anxious about an important event. Increased heart rate is not always a sign of heart attack. However, if you experience irregular heartbeats you should consult a doctor immediately.