Since February is Heart Month I thought it fitting to blog about Heart Attack
If you suspect a heart attack, do not make an appointment to see the doctor. A private physician will probably not have the tools necessary to treat a heart attack. Instead, call 911 immediately!
If you have chest pain, always go to the ER or call 911.
While waiting for the ambulance:
Sit down and rest. The more exercise or stress you put on the heart, the more damage the heart attack will do. . Sit and rest until the ambulance arrives.
Use emergency oxygen if available. If you are at work or in a public place emergency oxygen may be brought to you. Use it!
Have someone gather your medications. If there is someone with you, have them gather your medications or an updated list. It’s a good idea to have personal medical information available at all times for the ambulance crew.
Take your nitroglycerin. If you have a prescription for nitroglycerin, this is why you have it. Take it as directed by your physician. Usually, you put a tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve. Do not take another person’s nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin can make some people’s blood pressure drop dangerously low.
Remember: When in doubt, call ’em out!