Risk Factors & Heart Health
These two risk factors for heart disease and stroke—such as your age or family history—are ones you cannot change or control.
Uncontrollable risk factor.
The ACT program uses a memory trick consisting of 5 words starting with this letter to help recognize warning signs of a heart attack.
What is 'P' (The 5 'Ps')?
Before approaching a victim in any emergency situation, you must first look around for these to ensure your own safety.
Hazards.
If an individual is unconscious, unresponsive, and not breathing (or only gasping), you should assume they are in this condition.
Cardiac arrest.
A Celine Dion's amazing song.
My Heart will go on - Celine Dion
This major controllable risk factor causes stinky breath, damages blood vessels, and increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease.
Smoking.
This specific 'P' refers to chest discomfort, tightness, squeezing, or pressure that may spread to the neck, jaw, shoulders, arms, or back.
Pain.
When you recognize a cardiac emergency, you should holler for help and immediately call this emergency number.
911
What 'AED' stands for, a device that analyzes heart rhythms and delivers a shock to assist the heart.
Automated External Defibrillator.
A Neil Young hit released in 1972.
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
According to Heart & Stroke Canada, a heart-healthy diet includes eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein, while making this your drink of choice.
Water.
These two 'P' signs describe someone whose skin looks light and sweaty, or who feels nauseous and sick to their stomach.
Pale and puking.
While waiting for paramedics, you should perform 'P-L-T', which stands for Position comfortably, Loosen tight clothing, and do this.
Talk to the person.
Before applying AED pads, a rescuer must ensure the victim's chest is exposed, bare, and wiped to be this.
Dry.
A recent pop song about a medical emergency.
Heart Attack - Demi Lovato
This health condition affects the body's level of blood sugar and requires managing diet and physical activity.
Diabetes.
These two 'P' signs describe experiencing shortness of breath and feeling unusually tired or light-headed.
Puffing and Pooped.
You should check a victim's wrist or neck for this item, which lists important medical conditions, allergies, and medications.
Medical Alert bracelet or necklace.
What the abbreviation OAM stands for when assisting a person who has a blocked airway and is choking.
Obstructed Airway Manoeuvre.
The King of Rock 'n' Roll sings about this unusal place.
Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
This condition means having too much fat in your blood, which can come from your diet or be produced by your body.
High blood cholesterol.
These two common psychological reactions often cause victims to delay seeking emergency medical help because they think "I'm fine" or are afraid of the hospital.
Denial and Fear.
To overcome the "bystander effect" where people hesitate or expect someone else to step in, students are taught to say this empowering statement.
"I've been trained. I can do this".
This lifesaving medication, often delivered as a nasal spray, can reverse a suspected opioid overdose.
Naloxone.
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler