The Science
What is the emergency is specifically cause by a blockage in a blood vessel preventing oxygenated blood from reaching the heart?
Heart attack
What is a commom symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain, Pain, shortness of breath, and shoulder pain
What determines how severe a heart attack will be?
The duration of the blockage?
Should you call 911 when dealing with a Heart attack OR angina?
Yes, always call
During a heart attack, the pulse often changes to become these two things.
Weak and Rapid
What medication would you give someone with a heart attack?
Aspirin
What is the emergency specifically caused by narrowed blood vessel, limiting oxygenated blood to the heart?
Angina
Do they have any allergies?
what is the primary reason heart muscle begin to die during a heart attack?
Lack of oxygen
If someone with a heart attack is allergic to aspirin how should you treat for the attack?
Call 911, get them in a comfortable position, regularly check vitals, and stay with them until EMS arrives.