Keep the casualty quiet and warm. Give nothing by mouth . Request medical assistance immediately . Heart Attack Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is a condition in which blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, causing that part of the heart muscle to die from lack of oxygen. Most heart attacks are caused by cardiovascular disease.
Risk factors are things that are related to getting cardiovascular disease.
Casualties may deny that they are having a heart attack. Suspect heart attack in adults with chest pain until proven otherwise . May spread to the jaw, shoulders, arms, neck, or back. Pale, moist skin, and excessive sweating. Anxiety, nausea, and vomiting.