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signs and symptoms
.- Chest discomfort
Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain, burning or heaviness.
- Sweating
- Upper body discomfort
Neck, jaw, shoulder, arms, back.
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Light-headedness
What to do if you have the symptoms of a heart attack.
1. Call 9-1-1
Or your local emergency number Immediately. Emergency personnel can start treatment enroute to the hospital.
2. Stop all activity
Sit or lie down, in whatever position is most comfortable.
3. Take your nitroglycerin
If you take nitroglycerin, take your normal dosage.
4. Take Aspirin®
Chew and swallow an Aspirin® (ASA), if you are not allergic or intolerant (either one 325 mg tablet or two 81 mg tablets).
5. Rest and wait
Stay calm while waiting for help to arrive.
6. Keep a list of your medications in your wallet and by the phone.
Emergency personnel will want this information.
Heart disease affects 1.3 million Canadians. But with healthy behaviours, you can delay the onset of heart disease or stroke by as much as 14 years.