How to Respond to a Heart Attack

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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

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Phone Books
Telephones
CPR Classes

Step1

Call your local emergency service number - 911 or another designated number.

Step2

Drive to an emergency room if someone is having a heart attack and you can get there faster by car.

Step3

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.

Step4

Administer CPR if necessary while waiting for the ambulance. (See Related eHows.)

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on 11/22/2005 Call 911 instead of driving. You will generally decrease the time in having a defibrillator (in case you develop a life threatening arrhythmia), oxygen, and other drugs or equipment available.

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