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Heart attack first aid    See images

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Alternative names:

First aid - heart attack; First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest

Prevention

Adults should control cardiac risk factors whenever possible. Control blood pressure and total cholesterol levels, modify diet if necessary, lose weight if obese, control diabetes, and comply with your doctor's prescription orders. Follow an exercise program to improve cardiovascular fitness. (Consult your health care provider first.) If you smoke, quit. Smoking more than doubles the chance of developing heart disease. Limit your alcohol intake. One drink a day is linked with reducing the rate of heart attacks, but consuming two or more drinks a day can damage the heart and cause other medical problems.

Teach safety to young children and create a safe environment for them to prevent accidents that may lead to cardiac arrest.

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