The NHS is spreading awareness about three essential symptoms of a heart attack and offering guidance on what to do in such situations. They are urging individuals to help spread the word and know the distinction between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.
The health service emphasized the importance of swift action in case of a cardiac arrest, advising people to call 999 and initiate CPR immediately. They also outlined symptoms of a heart attack such as chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Additional symptoms highlighted on the NHS website include left arm pain, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and coughing or wheezing. Not responding to sound or touch is also noted as a possible sign of a cardiac arrest.
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The NHS provides detailed instructions on handling these emergencies and offers a checklist to follow while waiting for an ambulance. For more information and guidance, individuals can visit the NHS website.