Heart Attack: Immediate Actions and Symptoms Explained

Kathmandu. Heart attack can be fatal, so it is important to be alert immediately. Cardiologists say that the first 10 minutes during a heart attack are important.

The right steps taken during this time can save the patient's life. Therefore, it is necessary to take immediate action as soon as someone is known to have a heart attack. Today we will discuss what to do if someone has a heart attack.

If someone has a heart attack, first make them sit comfortably and immediately call a doctor or ambulance. Always keep Aspirin and Sorbitol tablets in your home or office. Give the patient two 150 mg Aspirin tablets to chew and a Sorbitol tablet to place under the tongue.

Experts say that the more delayed the treatment of a heart attack, the more damage it will cause. Therefore, treatment should not be delayed. Always consult your doctor before giving medicine to the patient. If you have a heart problem, ask your doctor about emergency medication in advance.

What are the symptoms of a heart attack?

Pain in this area – Chest pain and a feeling of tightness. The pain may return repeatedly within a few minutes. Pain may be felt in the left arm, neck, jaw, back, and upper abdomen.

Difficulty breathing – During a heart attack, the patient experiences difficulty breathing and sudden shortness of breath.

Cold sweat – Cold sweat appears on the body without any activity.

Dizziness and fainting – Suddenly the head starts to spin and dizziness begins. Weakness is felt in the body and it becomes difficult to stand.  

Mistakes to never make during a heart attack:

• Do not use home remedies for a heart attack patient.
• Never leave the patient alone.
• Do not believe in rumors spread on the internet. Do not believe things like 'coughing vigorously can cure a heart attack'.
• Do not do things like massaging the patient.