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heart attack

Prepared by WONG Enoch

Heart attack

(Myocardial infraction)

If these signs are present CALL 999

Multiple Choice

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

• 999

• 991

• 919

• 911

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.

Heart Attack

Symptoms

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

with or without chest discomfort.

Heart Attack

Symptoms

OTHER SIGNS

may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

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 is severely reduced or stopped.

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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.

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If the plaque breaks open and a blood clot forms that blocks the blood flow, a heart attack occurs.

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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.

What is cardiac arrest?

cardiac arrest is caused when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions.

Is a heart attack the same as cardiac arrest?

No. Heart attacks are caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart. Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem in the heart.

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 Tell someone nearby to call 999 or your emergency response number. Ask that person or another bystander to bring you an AED

Check breathing

If the person isn’t breathing or is only gasping, administer CPR.

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 and breaths 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

Multiple Choice

A heart attack occurs when blood supply to part of the heart is interrupted.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A heart attack is a

• not that serious

Multiple Select

Heart attack discomfort or pain can spread beyond the chest to the

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

You should always call 999 if you think someone is having a heart attack.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is important to encourage a heart attack victim to rest while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is NEVER a good idea to encourage a heart attack victim to chew an asprin.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

If a heart attack victim becomes unconscious, you should administer CPR.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Can a person survive a heart attack?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Who could be a heart attack victim?

• All of the above

Give CPR: Push hard and fast

Remember to do chest compressions and breaths at a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.