Early Recognition Not all heart disease and strokes can be prevented. The symptoms of heart attack and stroke must be recognized early, so that the proper help can be obtained. Symptoms vary from person to person. In women, the pain is often not as pronounced as in men. Common delays to treatment include denial, lack of recognition of symptoms, and not knowing what action to take.
Time is brain.
Early access In an emergency, call 911. Early access into the EMS system will increase the victim's chance of survival. In Toronto our EMS system include paramedics, firefighters and police. Our emergency medical dispatchers will give you instructions on what to do until the ambulance arrives. Early CPR CPR must be started when the victim is not breathing and has no pulse.