There is no 10-second maneuver that can stop a heart attack. If you suspect you’re having one, the most important thing is to get emergency treatment immediately.
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Call your local emergency service (in Pakistan, Rescue 1122 is available in covered areas).
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Stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down somewhere safe. Don’t drive yourself.
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If you’re conscious and not allergic to aspirin, have no active bleeding, and haven’t been told by a clinician to avoid it, chewing an adult aspirin (typically 160–325 mg) may be recommended while waiting for emergency help.
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If you’ve been prescribed nitroglycerin, use it according to your existing instructions.
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If the person becomes unresponsive and isn’t breathing normally, someone should start CPR and use an AED if available.
Heart-attack symptoms can include chest pressure or squeezing, pain spreading to the arm, back, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or unusual weakness.
Don’t wait for symptoms to disappear. Every minute matters.
