| Show first aid for angina pectoris ls there are times when a little knowledge of heart disease may be of great value in dealing with heart attacks one of the most common Is angina pectoris ls the main lymp torn tom of this disease Is pain in the chest usually under the breast bone or in the pit of the stomach tills this pain may radiate down the arm and Is described as tightness or squeezing in character quite frequently it is attended by vomit in ing and naturally Is thought to be an attack of acute indigestion the only first aid that can be given in the home is to have the patient sit quietly until the pain subsides if the patient has been under the care of a physician he will usually car ry tablets given to him by the physician one of these tablets should be placed und r the patient patients i tongue it if the pain or vomiting continues a doctor should be called at once the re cognition of this type of heart attack not putting it down as just in digestion and seeking medical aid at once may save a person s life we |
