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Check to see if a person is responsive and breathing normally. Unlike many cases of heart attack, a person with cardiac arrest will not be conscious or responsive. ...
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Call 911. ...
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Compressions. ...
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Connect to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
FOUR Cs
CHEST DISCOMFORT
Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY
Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
with or without chest discomfort.
OTHER SIGNS
may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that can be caused by a variety of factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and obesity. According to the American Heart Association, someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds. It's important to be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea, and to seek medical attention immediately if you experience them.
