Reporter Jude · Teacher Michael Castaneda Talks About his Health and Heart Attacks
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease.”
One person has escaped death twice and returned to the classroom to help his students. Casimir Pulaski High School Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher Michael Castaneda gives vital advice to those experiencing heart attacks or having health concerns. Castaneda, who stays physically fit and eats healthily, experienced two hereditary heart attacks from his family. The death of his father, at a young age, and other family members on both his dad’s and mom’s side have died from heart attacks. He warns us to know your history. Do not be afraid to go to the doctor if you are experiencing pain. Have your annual checkups because they can save your life.
If you are experiencing a heart attack, Google, in conjunction with Castaneda, says to do the following: Call 911 or your local emergency number.
- Chew and swallow an aspirin while waiting for emergency help.
- Take nitroglycerin if prescribed.
- Begin CPR if the person is unconscious.
At the time of Castanedaś heart attacks, he was able to get help from a relative or drive himself to the hospital. However, If you are with someone having a heart attack and stop breathing, you must do the following according to Healthline to Prevent Death. Google says, Perform CPR to keep the blood flowing to the heart and brain until a defibrillator becomes available.
Castaneda reinforces knowing your history, getting annual checks ups and making sure there is adequate documentation for your Family Leave Absence. Documentation
These three vital steps can save your health and prevents Heart Attacks from your or your loved ones. Following these simple procedures will allow you to live healthily and return to work just like Mr. Castaneda did by teaching his students in Chemistry and Earth Science.
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