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Show Heart attack? learn what can be done Come spring, thoughts turn to fishing and as more and more people head for the mountains, moun-tains, lakes, and reservoirs the incidence of heart atack America's Am-erica's number one killer will be on the increase. In some instances, department depart-ment of fish and game officials reminded, and especially in the back country, a fellow angler or camper may be the sole factor in retaining life or preventing pre-venting death for the victim of heart failure. All of which begs the question ques-tion Do you know what to do if you come upon a fisherman or hunter suffering from heart pain or suffering what you think may be a heart attack? The Utah Heart Association offers the following suggestions, sugges-tions, which each sportsman should keep in mind as he goes into the field. First Make the victim comfortable. Many people wish to be propped up in a position half-way between lying and sitting. See that the patient does not become chilled, but don't overdo it so that he starts sweating. Loosen tight clothing such as belts and collars. Second If you find a person per-son unconscious, don't try to force liquid into his mouth. As a matter of fact there should be no liquid of any kind, and especially stimulants given to a person suffering heart attack. at-tack. Third If no physician is available, make a stretcher and carry the patient to. medical attention as soon as possible. When ' available, jeeps or heli copters can transport the patient pa-tient with minimum effort. Above all don't let the victim walk or ride a horse. If you are alone and there is no transportation leave the victim and go after medical aid. |