First Aid for Heart Attack: What to Do

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Call Emergency Services

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Help Them Sit Down & Stay Calm

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Give Aspirin (If Available & Advised)

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Loosen Tight Clothing

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Monitor Breathing & Pulse

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Do Not Leave Them Alone

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Keep Talking to Reassure Them

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Learn CPR if You Haven’t Already

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Swipe Up

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