Difference between heart attack and heart failure

Posted By: Sm Adminon: November 20, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Heart attack:
Lack of blood to the heart can seriously damage the heart muscle. A heart attack happens when the flow of the oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked and the heart can’t get oxygen. If blood flow isn’t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle begins to die.
Heart failure:
Heart failure is a condition caused by the heart failing to pump enough blood around the body at the right pressure. It usually occurs because the heart muscle has become too weak or stiff to work properly. It means your heart needs some support to do its job, usually in the form of medicines. Breathlessness, feeling very tired and ankle swelling is the main symptoms of the heart failure.
Differences:

Basis	Heart attack	Heart failure
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle and sometimes fatal.	Severe failure of the heart to function properly, especially as a cause of death
Synonyms	Congestive heart failure, cardiovascular disease, coronary, chest pains	Cardiac infarction, asystole, coronary infarction, cardio pulmonary arrest
Types	Its types are: STEMI heart attacks NSTEMI heart attacks Coronary Artery Spam Demand Ischemia Cardiac Arrest	Its types are: left sided heart attack systolic failure Diastolic failure right sided heart failure congestive heart failure
Word origin	It was originated in between 1925-30.	It was originated in between 1890-95.
Causes	The causes of heart attack are: When one or more of your coronary arteries become blocked. Spasm of a coronary artery that shuts down the blood to part of heart muscle. Due to the tear in the heart artery.	The causes of heart failure are: Coronary heart disease Heart disease Cardiomyopathy Conditions that overwork with heart
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /hɑːt / /əˈtak/ Eng (US): /härt / /əˈtak/	Eng (UK): /hɑːt / /ˈfeɪljə/ Eng (US): /härt / /ˈfālyər/
Symptoms	The symptoms of heart attack are: Chest pain Pain in other parts of body Feeling lightheaded or dizzy Sweating Shortness of breath Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) An overwhelming sense of anxiety (similar to having a panic attack) Coughing or wheezing	The symptoms of heart failure are: Shortness of breath Failure and weakness Swelling in your legs, ankles and feet Rapid or irregular heartbeat Reduced ability to exercise Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm Increased need to urinate at night Swelling of your abdomen Sudden weight gain from fluid retention Lack of appetite or nausea Difficulty concentrating or decreased alertness Sudden, severe shortness of breath and coughing up pink, foamy mucus Chest pain if your heart failure is caused by heart attack
Treatment (Medications)	Its treatments are: Aspirin Thrombolytics Antiplatelet agents Other blood thinning medications Pain relievers Nitroglycerine Beta blockers ACE inhibitors	Its treatments are: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor blockers Beta blockers Diuretics Aldosterone antagonists Inotropes Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Prevention	The prevention of heart attack are: Eat balanced diet Avoid smoking Try to keep your blood pressure level at healthy level Exercise	The prevention of heart failure are: Not smoking Controlling high blood pressure and diabetes Staying physically active Eating healthy foods Maintaining a healthy weight Reducing and managing stress
When	A heart attack is when you have too much cholesterol.	Heart failure is when there is too much strain on your heart.
Seriousness	If attacks are not treated properly, it can lead to the failure.	Heart failure is much more serious.
How it comes	A heart attack is from a clogged artery.	Heart failure is where the heart gives out.
Example in Sentence	The heart attack could be identified by its symptoms. She had a heart attack this morning.	He has a heart failure. Heart failure is treated with lifestyle changes and medicines.