Heart Attack Treatment
The faster a person is treated with a heart attack, the higher the chances of success and survival. Most heart attacks can be handled these days effectively. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that the survival of a person is largely dependent on how rapidly they enter the hospital. The treatment plan may include;
Treatments during a heart attack
A person who has a heart attack will sometimes stop breathing. In this case, immediate chest compression should be made with cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. This process involves the following:
- A defibrillator
- Manual chest compressions
Treatments following a heart attack
After a heart attack, most patients will need several types of medication or care. Such interventions are intended to prevent potential heart attacks. These may include the following:
- Aspirin and other antiplatelets such as warfarin
- Beta-blockers
- Statins
- ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors
- Angioplasty
- coronary artery bypass graft or CABG
