Sensations when heart pressures are very often associated with cardiovascular diseases, and can also be caused by other causes, such as diseases of the joints, bones, nerves. Consider the main causes of the phenomenon, if it presses in the region of the heart and what urgent measures should be taken in such cases.
Cardiac neurosis or otherwise neurocirculatory dystonia manifests itself in the form of pressing pain in the upper region of the heart. In addition to pain, there is a strong heartbeat, dizziness, as a rule, these are the consequences of strong unrest and anxiety. Typically, the heart crushes in young people prone to frequent infections, such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, dental diseases, and more.
In case of neurosis, when the heart is crushing, it is urgent to take internally about 25-30 drops of valocordin, corvalol or valerian tincture. Before going to bed, you can use sleeping pills or sedatives. Completely exclude smoking and drinking alcohol. In some cases, it is recommended to perform acupressure.
Myocarditis affects the heart muscle and is an infectious disease. This disease manifests itself in the form of shortness of breath, heart presses strongly, rapid pulse, very weak filling, in some cases, swelling on the legs. Very often, myocarditis manifests itself as a complication after a cold illness in just a few days. In this case, even slight physical activity can worsen the condition of the patient.
With myocarditis, the patient is necessarily transferred to bed rest, otherwise the likelihood of developing chronic heart failure is high. For internal administration, caffeine is prescribed - 1 tablet three times a day and the drug "Cordiamin" - 25-30 drops, also three times a day.
Angina pectoris, also called angina pectoris, manifests itself in the form of a disorder of the vessels of the heart muscle. This disease manifests itself in the form of pain in the sternum, there is a return to the neck, shoulder and left arm. The reason may be frosty weather or physical activity. At night, the heart crushes and in a calm state. The pains last a very short time and very often reappear. The causes of angina attacks are overeating, excitement, intoxication.
As with myocarditis, the patient is prescribed bed rest. Nitroglycerin, one tablet under the tongue, is taken until the pain subsides or is completely absent. In case the pulse is quickened, it is recommended to take one tablet of the Obzidan preparation. Instead of nitroglycerin, you can take validol. Untimely measures can increase the time of an attack of angina pectoris, which very often provokes myocardial infarction.
Myocardial infarction is manifested in the necrosis of the heart muscle when the blood flow to it does not match its oxygen demand. The main reason is a blockage of the blood vessels of the heart or thrombosis. There are prolonged pains in the heart muscle, extending to the left arm and scapula. And the feeling that the heart is crushing. They do not stop even after taking heart medications. The patient experiences a strong excitement, he has sticky cold sweat. The pulse is very weak, rapid. A slight increase in temperature is observed. At any time with a heart attack, shock or arrhythmia can occur, causing death.
With a heart attack, smoking is completely prohibited, a strict bed rest is prescribed, excluding any movements. Multiple administration of analgin and nitroglycerin is necessary, the heart area is lubricated with nitroglycerin ointment.
In case of a heart attack, you must immediately call an ambulance. The patient should be transported only in a special resuscitation vehicle.