In Hatchet a heart attack was suffered by the pilot while he was flying the plane. The plane was small, a Cesna 406. Brian was with him when this happened. Brian was scared and did not know what to do. While the pilot suffered the heart attack he changed the direction of the plane.
Heart Attacks are also known as AMI. It is a desease state that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted. Classical Symptoms of AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction) include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, sweating, and axiety of feeling of impeding doom.
In the USA, diseases of the heart are the leading cause of death, causing a higher mortality than cancer. Risk Factors:
Heart Attacks are also known as AMI. It is a desease state that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted. Classical Symptoms of AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction) include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, sweating, and axiety of feeling of impeding doom.
In the USA, diseases of the heart are the leading cause of death, causing a higher mortality than cancer. Risk Factors:
- Older Age
- Male Gender
- Diabete
- High Blood Pressure
- Obesity
Effective treatments for heart attack are available that can decrease the chances of sudden death and long-term complications. To be most effective, these treatments must be given fast—within 1 hour of the start of heart attack symptoms. Acting fast can save your life and limit damage to your heart.
