Update [17/05/09 - "Cough CPR" removed and replaced with "How to deal with a Heart Attack]

HEART ATTACK!

How to deal with a Heart Attack.

A heart attack is one of the most common life-threatening heart conditions in the UK.

If you suspected someone was having a heart attack, what would you do?

Heart Attack symptoms

Lips turning blue.

Profuse sweating.

Extreme gasping for air.

Sudden fainting or dizziness.

Persistent, vice-like central chest pain.

1. 2. 3. Treatment for Heart Attacks

1. Sit the person down.

2. Call an ambulance immediately, even if you are not sure about the symptoms.

3. If the person is conscious, give them a 300 mg tablet of aspirin to chew.

The main risk is that the heart will stop beating.

Be prepared to resuscitate if necessary.

Tell as many people as possible about this.
It could save their lives!!!

Don’t ever think that you are not prone to
Heart Attacks.

Nowadays due to the change in the life styles,
Heart Attacks
can be found among people of ALL ages.

Be a friend and tell a friend about this article.