First Aid for Heart Attack

• Chest pain or discomfort that does not get better when the person rests, takes medicine, or changes position.
• Severe chest pain that lasts more than 10 minutes
• Pain that spreads from the chest to the jaw, neck, arm, or the area between the shoulder blades.
• Difficulty breathing: shortness of breath, noisy breathing, or breathing faster than normal.
• Changes in pulse rate: fast, slow, or irregular.
• Absence of pulse.
• Skin is pale, bluish, moist, or sweating.

Call the doctor if any of these symptoms occur:

• Chest pain is not relieved by medication
• Shortness of breath or coughs while at rest
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Fever
• Bleeding gums or other areas
• Heart palpitations, or heart skips beats

• Eat a heart-healthy diet.
• Don't smoke.
• Talk with your doctor about an exercise program. Exercise regularly.
• Control diabetes.