How to Respond to a Heart Attack
With a little preparation, time doesn't have to be your enemy in the event of a heart attack. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the American Heart Association.
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Instructions
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Call your local emergency service number - 911 or another designated number.
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Drive to an emergency room if someone is having a heart attack and you can get there faster by car.
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Have someone drive you to an emergency room if you are having a heart attack and can get to the hospital quicker by car, but do not drive yourself.
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Administer CPR if necessary while waiting for the ambulance. (See Related eHows.)
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