Heart Attack First Aid Treatment

Heart attack and heart diseases prevention is necessity for every person in the world. A heart attack happens when blood supply to vital organs gets blocked. It is a silent disease and can cause of sudden death with increasing age in both man and woman.

Today excellent treatments for heart attack are available that can save lives and prevent sudden death. Its treatment is most effective when started within one hour of the beginning of heart attack symptoms. If patient get help during that first hour then chances of recovery increased. Many people hesitate to help heart patients because lack of knowledge and right information. It is very important to know the symptoms that may indicate heart attack and the emergency first aid treatments.

Symptoms of Heart Attack:-

Chest pain with shortness of breath: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.

Shoulder/arm pain: Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. The pain may be mild to intense. It may feel like pressure, tightness, burning or heavy weight.

Other symptoms: May include anxiety, nervousness, cold, sweaty skin, Increased or irregular heart rate.

* The actual diagnosis of a heart attack must be made by doctor only. In case of heart attack immediate consult with heart specialist.

First Aid for Heart Attack:

1. Have the person sit down and calm. If clothing is tight then loose it.

2. Immediately informed to nearest hospital or ambulance service. Do not leave the person alone.

3. Nothing should be given except for sublingual tablets or any other medication prescribed by the doctor. A tablet of aspirin helps person to limit the damage.

4. Make sure the patient continues breathing and has a pulse until the ambulance arrives.

5. If there is no breathing or pulse, give Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Immediately place the palm of your hand on the patient's chest just over the lower part of the sternum (breast bone) and press your hand in a pumping motion once or twice by using the other hand. This may make the heart beat again. If possible, raise the legs up 10 to 15 inches to allow more blood to flow towards the heart.