Heart Attack

An attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. If the flow of blood isn´t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die.

Heart attack is a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. But fortunately, today there are excellent treatments for attacks that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Treatment is most effective when started within 1 hour of the beginning of symptoms. If you think you or someone you’re with is having a myocardial infarction, call 9–1–1 right away.

Other Names for this heart condition

Myocardial infarction or MI
Acute myocardial infarction or AMI
Acute coronary syndrome
Coronary thrombosis
Coronary occlusion

Overview

A coronary heart disease (CHD) heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. Heart attacks occur most often as a result of a condition called coronary artery disease (CAD). In CAD, a fatty material called plaque (plak) builds up over many years on the inside walls of the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart). Eventually, an area of plaque can rupture, causing a blood clot to form on the surface of the plaque. If the clot becomes large enough, it can mostly or completely block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery.

During a heart attack, if the blockage in the coronary artery isn’t treated quickly, the heart muscle will begin to die and be replaced by scar tissue. This heart damage may not be obvious, or it may cause severe or long-lasting problems.

Severe problems linked to attacks can include heart failure and life-threatening arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood throughout the body. Ventricular fibrillation is a serious arrhythmia that can cause death if not treated quickly.

Get Help Quickly

Acting fast at the first sign of heart attack symptoms can save your life and limit damage to your heart. Treatment is most effective when started within 1 hour of the beginning of symptoms.

The most common signs and symptoms are:

Chest discomfort or pain—uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest that can be mild or strong. This discomfort or pain lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.
Upper body discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
Shortness of breath may occur with or before chest discomfort.
Other signs include nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), vomiting, lightheadedness or fainting, or breaking out in a cold sweat.

If you think you or someone you know may be having a heart attack:

Call 9–1–1 within a few minutes—5 at the most—of the start of symptoms.
If your symptoms stop completely in less than 5 minutes, still call your doctor.
Only take an ambulance to the hospital. Going in a private car can delay treatment.
Take a nitroglycerin pill if your doctor has prescribed this type of medicine.

Outlook

Each year, about 1.1 million people in the United States have heart attacks, and almost half of them die. CAD, which often results in a heart attack, is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States.

Many more people could recover from heart attacks if they got help faster. Of the people who die from heart attacks, about half die within an hour of the first symptoms and before they reach the hospital.

Nutrients for Cardiovascular Health

Step 1. Establish a Nutritional Foundation:

VIBE® - 1-2 ounces daily - split between AM/PM
Liquid multi-nutrient delivery technology that provides critical essential nutrients and cofactors needed for the body to thrive. VIBE provides outstanding daily nutritional support and contains specialized nutrients to manage the aging process.*

Step 2. Focus on Cardiovascular Health Goals:

EFACOR™ - (Omega-3s) - 2 softgels daily - 10 min. before a meal
Concentrated, pharmaceutical grade, natural Omega-3 dietary supplement providing high dose EPA and DHA. EFACOR is guaranteed ultra-pure, free of environmental contaminants and to have exceptional taste.*

Q-Plus - (CoQ10) - 1-2 TBSP daily - split between AM/PM
Body Support™ Q-Plus™ dietary liquid supplement provides heart-healthy L-carnitine and Co-Q10 natural substances found in all cells of the body important in energy production. More Co-Q10 and L-carnitine are found in the heart tissue than in any other muscle. Lecithin is important for cholesterol metabolism. Co-Q10 is a potent antioxidant.*

Heartflow® - (Folate/B12) - 1 TBSP daily - in AM
Heartflow™ formulated nutraceutical designed to promote healthy blood vessels. Provides high-potency B-vitamins that promote healthy and normal homocysteine levels, a key factor in blood vessel health and function. Addresses nutritional deficiencies in synthesizing B-vitamins that may occur as an individual ages.*

ATP-Pro® - (D-Ribose) - 1-2 scoops daily - split between AM/PM
ATP-Pro™ a powerful dietary supplement provides body with patented form of D-Ribose (most fundamental source of body energy). Body uses D-Ribose to naturally build energy stores. ATP-Pro helps body quickly replace energy levels depleted by hard work, exercise, or health challenges.*

Vascular Advantage® - (L-Arginine) - 4 scoops daily - split between AM/PM
Vascular Advantage™ nutraceutical product designed to promote the health of the cardiovascular system through the support of vascular integrity, the presence of antioxidants, and the encouragement of nitric oxide production.*

The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please, consult your health care provider before taking over the counter or prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or following any health treatment or regimen. The above product(s) is not a substiture for a well balanced diet.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.