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Show Two-minute warning signal time for informed action wnat would you do if someone near you had a heart attack? Most people simply watch in horror and frustration. Yet, according to the American Heart Association, many of the 350,000 heart attack victims vic-tims who die each year before reaching professional treatment treat-ment could be saved through simple knowledge and prompt action. Knowing the signals of a heart attack and having a predetermined action plan are steps every ' person should take to be ready in an emergency. emer-gency. The ;most common signal identified by the Heart Association As-sociation is an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of the chest behind the breastbone which may radiate to the shoulder, neck or arms. It need not be severe. There also may be signs such as sweating, sweat-ing, nausea, shortness of breath or a feeling of weak ness. However, the person does not necessarily have to have all the signals before action is taken. If the signals persist for two minutes or more, (1) call the emergency rescue service, or (2) get to the nearest hospital emergency room which offers 24-hour cardiac care service. The American Heart Association Assoc-iation has drawn up this battle plan. Today, learn the telephone tele-phone number of the emergency emer-gency rescue service. Also, learn the nearest cardiac care emergency room, both to your home and your place of business. |
