A heart attack is an emergency condition that needs immediate medical attention. If someone is experiencing a heart attack, they should be rushed to the hospital. For first aid treatment, the following measures should be taken:
- Allow the individual to sit, rest, and attempt to remain calm.
- Remove any tightened clothing, like a scarf, to facilitate breathing.
- Pain relievers, like Nitroglycerin, can be given if readily available.
- If the pain does not fade away within three minutes of receiving Nitroglycerin or with rest, seek emergency medical attention.
- Call the emergency number if the affected individual is unconscious and unresponsive, and then begin CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).