Symptoms of a heart attack include acute, burning pain in the sternum area, cold sweating, pale skin as well as nausea and vomiting.
If a heart attack is suspected:
Place the person in a semi-sitting position, so that their back rests on something stable
Check the vital functions and loosen the clothing, especially under the neck
If they have their heart medication, help them take it
Call medical help and then take care of the mental and physical comfort of the elderly person
It is worth remembering that every minute is important if a heart attack is suspected. Call specialist help as soon as possible. The sooner the person receives specialist help, the lesser the heart damage they may have.
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