Heart attack

Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest - Mr. Acosta

Warning signs of a heart attack

Heart Attack

If these signs are present CALL 9-1-1

Heart Attack Symptoms

CHEST DISCOMFORT

Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Heart Attack Symptoms

DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY

Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Know the difference from men and women. Pause and look at the chart!

Heart Attack Symptoms

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

with or without chest discomfort. Meaning that they feel out of breath or they just feel like they cannot breathe correctly. Some may even appear to have just finished running and they are tired.

Heart Attack Symptoms

OTHER SIGNS

may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. Cold sweat means they're not hot but for some reason they are sweating badly. Nausea means they feel they're about to get sick.

Multiple Choice

What number do you call if a person is possibly having a heart attack?

• 999

• 991

• 911

• 119

Multiple Select

Where are other places a MAN can have discomfort if possibly having a heart attack?

What a heart attack looks like

A Heart Attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle has been slowed or stopped.

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SEE the picture and read!​

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This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood can slowly become thicker and harder from a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, called plaque. It's similar to the stuff that grows on your teeth!

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If the plaque breaks open and a blood clot forms that blocks the blood flow, a heart attack occurs. See image and next slide will show more.

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The blood supply is less and tissues in the heart start to die, this is bad.

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That dead tissue is where the heart attack happens. Notice the heart how the color has changed. This is a sign the heart tissue is dying and there could be greater problems.

What is cardiac arrest?

cardiac arrest is caused when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions. Yes, we do have an electrical system in our heart and it sends the signals to the rest of the heart to fire off a beat.

Is a heart attack the same as cardiac arrest?

No. Remember, a heart attack is caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart. Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem in the heart.

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See the image to the right. ​

Multiple Choice

True or False: Cardiac arrest and heart attack are the same thing

• True

• False

Emergency Treatment of Cardiac Arrest

Here are the signs:

Sudden loss of responsiveness The person doesn’t respond, even if you tap him or her hard on the shoulders, or ask loudly if he or she is OK. The person doesn’t move, speak, blink or otherwise react. No normal breathing The person isn’t breathing or is only gasping for air.

What to do

Yell for help and tell someone nearby to call 911 or your emergency response number. Ask that person or another bystander to bring you an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and start CPR!

Check breathing

If the person isn’t breathing or is only gasping for air, administer CPR. Look, listen and feel for 10 seconds while checking for breathing. Look at their chest to see it it's rising, listen to their nose for air movement, and feel on your cheek for moisture from the breath.

Multiple Select

When checking breathing, what are the three things we look for?

• Chest Rise

• Toes are wiggling

• Listen for air in your ear

• Feel warmth of breath on cheek

• Eyes blinking

Give CPR: Push hard and fast

Remember to do chest compressions 30 times and 2 breaths. Compressions should be at a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.

Multiple Choice

What is the rate of compressions and breaths for CPR?

• 13/2

• 30/2

• 20/3

• 15/2