Satish Kaushik dies of heart attack: A few warning signs
The cases of heart attacks among younger and older adults have been on the rise, owing to sedentary lifestyles with no exercise, tremendous stress, and unhealthy diets. Veteran actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik died on Thursday morning due to a heart attack at the age of 66. While Kaushik's death sent shockwaves across the country, read on to learn how you can avoid a heart attack.
What exactly happened to Kaushik
Kaushik's friend and Bollywood actor, Anupam Kher, told PTI that Kaushik was at his friend's place in Gurugram when he complained of discomfort and uneasiness. He asked his driver to take him to the hospital. But his health deteriorated, and he suffered a heart attack at 1:00 am on Thursday on the way to Fortis Hospital. However, the actor could not be saved.
Know about some warning signs of heart attack
A heart attack usually occurs when enough blood is not supplied to a part of your heart muscle. Look for signs like discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that feels like an uncomfortable pressure or squeezing. The discomfort can last for a few minutes. Feeling weak or light-headed, sweating excessively, and experiencing shortness of breath are also some warning signs.
Some early symptoms
Chest pain or a burning sensation are some early symptoms of a heart attack, which are often overlooked as symptoms of gas and acidity. People also dismiss pain over the shoulders or arms. Some other early symptoms also include jaw pain, abnormal heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, cold sweats, anxiety, and fatigue. Instead of ignoring these symptoms, monitor them properly and immediately visit a doctor.
How to protect your heart health
To protect your heart health and prevent cardiac deaths, try to maintain a healthy weight by engaging in regular physical activity and a wholesome diet. You can practice moderate-intensity exercises for 30 minutes daily and have a balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains. Manage your stress through yoga and meditation. Also, quit smoking to keep your heart healthy.
What should you do during a heart attack?
If you see someone with symptoms of a heart attack or complaining of breathlessness, chest pain, and uneasiness, immediately rush them to the nearby hospital. Loosen any tight clothing and make the person rest on the way. You can give them aspirin tablets to chew on. If the person is unconscious, it is recommended to commence cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if you're trained in it.
How to perform CPR in case of emergency
Learning to give CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival during the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest. Start by pushing hard and fast on the person's chest, giving 100 compressions in one minute. Allow the chest to rise completely between compressions. If you are trained in CPR, check the patient's airway and offer rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
