What is a heart attack?
- A heart attack is acute disruption of blood flow to an area of the heart.
- Blockages in the blood vessels of the heart cause absence of blood flow.
- This will result in heart cell death in minutes.
What does someone who is experiencing a heart attack feel?
- A person experiencing a heart attack may feel chest pain, tightness, or discomfort.
- A person may experience back, shoulder, or jaw pain.
- Warning signs differ between men and women:
- Women may feel nausea, fatigue, or abdominal pain.
What do you do, if you suspect a person is having a heart attack?
- Have a person, sit down, rest, and keep calm.
- Even if symptoms vanish.
- Call 911 immediately.
- The quicker a heart attack patient can receive treatment, the better.
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