1. The Heart

2. Introduction The heart beats more than 3 billion times in an average lifetime Is the size of a fist Lies between the lungs in the middle of the chest Pumps blood throughout the body

3. Signals of a Heart Attack Persistent discomfort (tightness) in chest Last longer than 3-5mins. and/or comes back Last longer than 3-5mins. and/or comes back Discomfort, pressure or pain in either arm and may or may not spread to the shoulder, arm, neck or jaw Unbearable crushing sensation in chest Dizziness or unconsciousness Trouble breathing Pale skin, sweating Nausea

4. Angina Pectoris Associated with coronary heart disease Chest pain and pressure that comes and goes. Heart needs more oxygen than its getting because arteries are too narrow. Certain meds can be given with early treatment to minimize the damage Within 1 hour to be most effective Within 1 hour to be most effective

5. In case of an attack Recognize the signals of a heart attack Call 911 Give comfort, stopping them from what they are doing Obtain additional info about victims condition Assist with medication, if necessary Be prepared to give CPR

6. Cardiac arrest Caused most commonly by heart disease Other cases Drowning, choking, certain drugs, severe injury Drowning, choking, certain drugs, severe injury A condition when the heart stops beating or beats too poorly to circulate blood properly No breathing or circulation No breathing or circulation Brain damage due to lack of oxygen Brain damage due to lack of oxygen

7. Cardiac chain of survival CPR only provides 1/3 of normal blood flow to the brain These events need to happen to get the greatest chance of survival Early recognition and access Early recognition and access Early CPR Early CPR Early defribillation- electric shock Early defribillation- electric shock Early advanced life support Early advanced life support

8. CPR Victim should be on a flat, level, firm surface on his or her back Place yourself midway between head and chest area To find position Find notch at lower end of breastbone and place one heel of hand over breastbone and other hand on top Find notch at lower end of breastbone and place one heel of hand over breastbone and other hand on top Press down on chest keeping elbows locked are arms straight with shoulders directly over hands Press down on chest keeping elbows locked are arms straight with shoulders directly over hands 2 inches

9. Preventing Coronary Heart Disease Deposits of cholesterol, fatty substance in arteries Bad foods, diets, along with smoking are risk factors that cause this disease Reduces oxygen Reduces oxygen