*HEART ATTACK: WHEN THE HEART IS BEGGING TO BE FEE WITH BLOOD* A heart attack occurs when blood flow to your heart is either partially blocked or completely blocked. This blockage is usually by a clot in one of the arteries. What does this mean for your body? No blood flow to the heart = No oxygen suppy as well = Dying of Heart muscle. The medical term for a heart attack is Myocardial Infarction or MI for short. *WHAT HAPPENS DURING A HEART ATTACK?* -It means that one or more coronary arteries become blocked. -Your heart begins to struggle to pump blood. -If it is not treated urgently, your heart tissue dies, leading to permanent damage and other complications. *WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK?* Contrary to cardiac arrest, heart attack symptoms can show up slowly and build up over minutes to hours; -You may experience chest pain or discomfort that may spread to your arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, or back. -Shortness of breath even when you're resting may occur. ✍️ The Male Nurse 👨🏽‍⚕️