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Alternative names:

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

First Aid

1. Have the victim sit down and rest, and attempt to keep calm
2. Loosen any tight clothing
3. If the victim has a known heart condition, ask if he/she has the medication
4. Assist the victim in taking the medication (usually nitroglycerin, which is placed under the tongue).
5. If the pain does not subside with rest and within 3 minutes of taking nitroglycerin, call for emergency medical assistance.
6. If an adult victim is unconscious and unresponsive, call 911 (or your local emergency number), then begin CPR.
7. If an infant or child is unconscious and unresponsive, perform 1 minute of CPR, then call 911.

Do Not:

• DO NOT leave the victim alone except to call for help if necessary.
• DO NOT allow the victim to deny the symptoms and convince you not to call for emergency medical assistance.
• DO NOT wait to see if the symptoms go away.
• DO NOT give the victim anything by mouth unless he/she has a prescribed heart medication (such as nitroglycerin).

Call Your Health Care Provider Immediately If:

• If crushing chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of heart attack occur.
• If an adult is unresponsive or appears to not be breathing.
• After performing one minute of CPR on a baby or child or immediately if you do not know CPR.

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