Care for a Heart Attack

Care for a Heart Attack ****

If you are experiencing any of these signs, you should:

CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately, or have someone call for you.
Keep a list of emergency numbers near the phone at all times.
Stop all activity and sit or lie down, in whatever position is most comfortable.
If you take nitroglycerin, take your normal dosage.
If the 9-1-1 operator advises it, chew and swallow one adult tablet or two 80 mg tablets of ASA (Aspirin®), as long as you are not allergic or intolerant. Do not take other pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®) instead of Aspirin. Do not substitute Aspirin for medical care; call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number first.
Rest and wait for emergency medical personnel to arrive.
Key Points:

Call 9-1-1.
Have victim rest.
Help victim take prescribed medication.
Give aspirin.