Originally Posted by lindalinsen
Hey friends
Can you tell me what happens during a heart attack (In French
attaque cardiaque) or heart failure? Does chest pain often lead to heart attack (In French
attaque cardiaque) ?
Heart attack occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked. If blood flow isn't restored quickly, the section of heart muscle begins to die.
Heart Failure: is when the heart is weak and it can not pump( The blood) the effect amount of pressure to the rest of the body causing weight gain,starting with lower swelling of the feet and legs , shortness of breath when lying down, and some times shortness of breath just sitting (mostly late stage).
Chest pain is an indication that is is going on you should see you M.D as soon as possible. In some cases it not the heart that is giving you chest pain but could be acid reflux in either cases you should is the dr..