11/08/2025
1. Pressure in chest which may be prolonged ..15 min etc
2. Radiating pain, chest, left arm, jaw, side of face
3. Extreme fatigue without reason
4. Sudden shortness of breath / sweating
5. Dizziness nausea or pain
[Any 2 or 3 of the above may signal oncoming heart attack]
If you have a heart attack...
1. As soon as you feel symptoms, sit, rest with your back supported
2. Chew an asprin.. chewing absorbs quicker
3. Ring 111. Give address first thing.. I am .. I live at... do this before operator speaks
4. Unlock the door
5. 45 degree incline, don't lay down completely, but elevate feet
6. Send a brief text message to family, don't talk, talking uses energy
7. Breath deeply.. in 4 seconds and out for 6 seconds ... breath into the stomach
8. Press on the wrist with your thumb at the pulse area and cough . Coughing will get blood to the heart, the pressure on pulse helping to regulate flow
These steps may save your life or your relations. Please share especially with elderly
