The NHS is urging people to “spread the word” and warning that 999 calls should be made in a number of situations. A social media post from the health service’s official account this week is aimed at helping people to “know what to do”, as it could save lives.....Read Full Article>>
According to the British Heart Foundation, someone has a heart attack every five minutes in the UK, with around 100,000 hospital admissions each year. There are also more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year, with a survival rate of less than one in 10.
NHS bosses want to make people aware of the difference between the two, and a recent post on X reads: “Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.”
With a heart attack, the NHS said, the person will “usually be conscious and may experience symptoms including chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath.” Its advice continues: “If you think someone is having a heart attack, call 999 immediately”.
Someone who is having a cardiac arrest will be unconscious, and either not breathing or not breathing normally. NHS guidance continues: “The faster you act, the better their chances of survival”. If you think someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest, you should dial 999 immediately and begin CPR.
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