Heart Attack Symptoms & How to Treat a Heart Attack - First Aid Training - St John Ambulance

If you think someone is having a heart attack, knowing how to help them could be life saving. In this video a St John Ambulance trainer shares signs of a heart attack and shows you how to care for someone having a heart attack. Heart attacks are serious and performing these first aid steps could help to save someone’s life.
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[@mrrigmanz3699]

Imagine someone having a heart attack right infront of you and you search this and youtube gives you 2 long ads that you can't skip.

[@xcurv0262]

That is so painfully funny ngl 🤐

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

This is why you take courses on that ahead of time...like CPR and such

[@bermuda4404]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂lol thats worst

[@CrissCrash]

ad block my friend ad block use brave browser

[@danielcsmith4947]

I don’t think these videos have ads? I am working my way through the sixty video playlist and haven’t seen one ad yet.

[@andrewvlogs9371]

Damn my dad would still be alive had I known this… Well rest up in heaven pops. Now I know how important it is to learn this.

[@badbygaming4155]

My dad died due to this I am watching this video so I can save someone's live 😔

[@alterego6719]

@@aduckwithagreenhoodieholdi6200 do not panic please, try to do breathing exercises, try to drink lots of fluids and ditch unhealthy foods. Maybe you’re stressed out or depressed so try to relax, probably it’s only panic attacks and you’re just being paranoid. I’m gonna pray for you, don’t worry, no matter what you do just stay calm🙏

[@aaravchauhan6455]

Same with my uncle he died today cus of heart attack 😢😢😢

[@moseshill3497]

@@aduckwithagreenhoodieholdi6200 Am going to pray for your health

[@moseshill3497]

To everyone who lost people sorry, it’s not your fault hope you feel better soon 🌼

[@shinystars5535]

I remember when I had those symptoms in the school they thought I had a heart attack but it was a Panic attack.. That was the scariest day of my life seeing my teacher terrified and my friends almost cried made my panic attack even worse.

[@jessicawilde6817]

ayo chimchim you got jams omg same 😱

[@AA-bj7sd]

Seriously, same happened with me too😅

[@nixstrd]

i had the same experience and it was scaryyyyy huhuhu that time i dont know that it was a panic attack. i thought i'm going to die

[@lordarthur2165]

Man, it's so scary how similar a panic attack is to a heart attack

[@lovepreet4210]

Well you have some real friends who can cry

[@kimo5379]

If someone is having a heart attack right now go to 1:48

[@iaintgotnobraincellsihihi268]

You're an angel.

[@akritithakur1982]

@@iaintgotnobraincellsihihi268 thanks❣️❣️

[@damianstewart6893]

Thanks

[@SHADOW-nj3kv]

that is rilly funny bro

[@christineramos7435]

This comment should be on top, the uploader should pin this.

[@CallMeKurd]

I was in a public space and someone had a heart attack and someone else called 911 I went on KZbin to search what to do, and got a 30 second ad that didn’t allow me to skip

[@sergiorobles7169]

youtube premium??

[@CallMeKurd]

@@sergiorobles7169 can't afford it, so have to deal with it

[@user-yp9lp3wq9u]

use brave!

[@thekingsdale2899]

D-did she?...

[@Khel_Aakhar]

U shud have gone to another video then,,but i appreciate ur efforts

[@pakknowledgefactory2725]

My dad died due to this,I was 14years old that is why I become a doctor.

[@XD_Editzog]

R.I.P

[@Phxboy602]

Dr please try to help people and don’t look down on them

[@Cyanide_and_Loneliness]

so if you're a doctor than why is your grammar so poor?

[@maxmaaz]

I just witnessed a death of a man by heart attack today and i couldn't do anything but watch, i was confused and terrified by what's happening Now I'm here watching this video so in future if i end up in a situation like this again atleast i can do something to help

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

The terrifying thing is people who get anxiety attacks. It sometimes feels very similar to a heart attack and sometimes having a heart attack triggers an anxiety attack as well.

[@lykeewe6952]

Just wish these were taught at school instead of studying what the power house of the cell is..

[@olgaleonenko9334]

Why "instead", they can do both

[@placidebien8460]

Yea sure. And the mitochondria things 😢

[@lsyanez]

I'm very worried about my dad he has symptoms of a possible heart attack coming, we called the ambulence and they said it might just be anxiety and stress. hopefully I or someone else can safe not only my dad from an heartattack, but strangers too.

[@ksachi.]

I am in the exact same position as you, hes currently taking meds for high cholesteral and high blood pressure. I am seriously scared to sleep every night because I am afraid, and want to be there for him 24/7 Wishing you and your dad all the best

[@lsyanez]

@@ksachi. For me i have good news, it was just stress because hes mother died a year ago and his father died this year. And it was really nice to know he most likely wouldn't get a heart attack, everyone can get a heart attack of course but my father will most likely not. Good luck man, and hopefully God's with your father ❤️

[@bmrajkolar2368]

Thanks you so much for spending your valuable time to teachicng about heart attack

[@nayanatennakoon965]

Thank you very much.God will bless you so much.This video is very useful.I do not have words to appreciate your effort!

[@jacobaboshoff1165]

Thank you thank you thank you for this wonderful video. So precise and informative.

[@jacmenz4113]

I'm watching this cause of you Julian!

[@moviescounter2175]

Hope you all are good . I will pray for all

[@jenw8884]

It's all good information until you dial 999 and they tell you the wait for an ambulance is 6 hours.

[@CSRLaunchpad]

My dad had a heart attack this morning. Need to learn this stuff.

[@vishnusullad5988]

If I had known this before...i would have saved one live

[@ejcmaestro6520]

Most of the time this will not be the scenario though and always be prepared to administer cpr and rescue breathing when the patient loss consciousness, breathing and pulse.

[@kathparkinson6309]

A big thanks to at johns ambulance for there free first aid course very helpful highly recommend I did know a bit so much to learn

[@omega_lamma2519]

oh my god they literally have ads on videos like this AND THEY'RE UNSKIPPABLE

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Imagine having a heart attack and searching it to see 10 Demi Lovato results. Ugh.

[@okktinaaa]

BAHAHHA

[@taniyan7322]

Feeling of impending doom... that's scary.

[@XxSILVRSURFERxX]

Valerie O'Brien thank you

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Story of my life...

[@brad_8711]

I love that phrase "sense of impending doom", they've taken it out of the 10th revised manual though. Sad times!

[@edp-xo1on]

Moon lord has summoned

[@deusmachina3121]

I’ve seen so many patients on their pre-heart attack moments, they are sweating a lot, they couldn’t seem to find their most comfortable position for they are gasping for air, their skin is so cold, they have a very low blood pressure, most of the times, we can’t even appreciate it, they describe their chest pain as excruciating and it is as if something very heavy is pushing down their chest, the pain is radiating on the left shoulder, their pulse is also fast and weak (thready). ONCE they say that they are dizzy/nauseous, just prepare for the worst since they are likely to lose their consciousness once that happens and cardiac arrest will come thereafter. Tsk tsk!

[@Koba66619]

My psychics teacher told me she had a pain in the chest turns out that she had a heart attack in the class but didn’t collapse

[@leannezhang9596]

make sure you supported her shoulder and head and bent her knees

[@jayasreekilaru8158]

What is angina medication please

[@TeW33zy]

I'm taking Cardiovascular I and Cardiovascular II this semester

[@ashesgaming841]

I always worry that if I or a family member is having a heart attack, the ambulance will take too long to arrive and the person may not have enough time. One night I heard my dad dial the house phone. This was 2am so I knew something was wrong! My mother was struggling to breathe and had a fast heartbeat. My dad was talking to the hospital and i could hear the the lady asking all the questions before even sending an ambulance out! It felt like they didn't even care and I was worrying what would happen to me mum! Luckily she's fine now and well. It wasn't a heart attack, it was effect from some tablets which she stopped taking. She shouldn't have stopped fully as they can cause serious problemsthat way! The point of this story is that I always worry the ambulance could take too long to arrive and it may be too late whatever the problem may be.

[@lawrenceflora2034]

Just contact him for help on WhatsApp he can help you [phone]

[@nixstrd]

i had the same experience as your mom, when i stopped taking a pill (for may hormonal transition therapy) the effect was having the same symptoms. it causes my panic attack

[@saurav1502]

hospitals runs a business they don't care whether someone lives or dies

[@voyaage1969]

When they ask questions they have already sent an ambulance out to your home address. They know everything and have trace on you the moment you dial them. They only ask you questions to make sure what is happening so when the ambulance arrives with paramedics they know what they have to do. It's also recommended they keep you on the line in case they have to coach you through providing aid to the person in need.

[@brad_8711]

Like scoobz said, they ask questions in a calm manner so that they can get correct information for crews, it's a nightmare when we end up going to the wrong address because the postcode given was incorrect. They also need the information to assign a level of priority to the call. If you are worried about not knowing what to do in a first aid situation, have a look on the SJA website and look into doing a first aid course, giving you the skills and confidence to act in an emergency.

[@maanierao7723]

Hi, I am puzzled. Shouldn't the person be made to ly down? Wouldnt that be a better support to reduce demand on heart pumping? Clarification would be of great help. Thanks

[@tommyshelby9200]

I better learn some of this because I already lose a uncle and when this thing happened again one of my family member luckly I know what to do

[@RanaNFR]

I want to check and learn about the reports of my father is there any Mercy full doctor

[@barrythomas6429]

The World needs to standardise these Emergency numbers...

[@sweetlittleapple3882]

Yes very helpful

[@mennaayman5276]

Thanks

[@Freaklach]

When your waiting for the ads to end and him to get to the point so you can save your friend

[@hlqa7938]

Gracias!

[@HiHi-ir3co]

A ad is not helpful for this

[@daze77gaming]

Thank you ❤

[@TheMilenkata]

If that happen around you in Bulgaria, quickly get the human to a car and drive him to hospital, never wait!! You may ask why not to wait medical help, because it will come in hour or two hours and maybe will be late for the human.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

That's not really an issue in the States. They'll get there fast, but it won't be cheap...but they can do the EKG on the way, which saves time.

[@TheMilenkata]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 That's good. I prefer to pay and to come fast, because here the health system is on solidarity mode and you pay little but you get little. Some of the ambulances have portable devices here with EKG but not every car has it...

[@piotrb.3163]

Thenk god i hat to wait 30 SECONDS TO SAVE MY FRIENDS LIFE

[@aseiveren4363]

Very informative. Thank you

[@jeffreycliff922]

There is absolutely, positively no excuse for this video being restricted by copyright via the KZbin Standard License. This kind of video should be marked as creative commons. Fix this oversight.

[@vocalone23]

This is so scary. My friend had this happen and it showed me that anybody can get attacked by this disease😳😞

[@angesan2761]

My mother just have a heart attack while I was watching this 😔😔😔

[@zain-hu6kx]

is she alright? hoping the best for you and your family. 💕

[@rizwanr3702]

same here bro😭

[@charlottewhite1277]

Is she ok

[@Komalpreet_Kaur88]

Is she ok now??

[@NoobehOfficial]

Why did I get 2 unstoppable ads I’m being fr

[@socrates4244]

Stay Strong Eriksen

[@gokulanandh5267]

1:48 video starts here if you are in urgency

[@Msdragonfield]

Thank you doc for this video

[@anoopnair9068]

Oh man i thought that the girl was like a statue only when she blinked it felt real....

[@__rmk__9360]

I thought the same too, I got scared when she first blinked her eyes. She's so cute.

[@49amitkumar-x]

THE MASTER LEVEL STUDENTS MAY BE GIVEN A SMALL PROFRAMME ON THIS. ALL OVER THE WORLD.

[@mariostudio7]

During that moment I cannot recall anything! I'm shaking all over I cannot even remember the number 112!!! 😭😭😭 I'm terrible at this :(

[@datomekoshvili]

I experience same symptoms almost every week.

[@tracesprite6078]

Maybe you should see your doctor.

[@datomekoshvili]

@@tracesprite6078 I was diagnosed with Panic disorder, panic attack can mimic symptoms of heart attack

[@tracesprite6078]

That sounds so stressful. I'm glad you sought medical help. I hope you feel better these days.

[@datomekoshvili]

@@tracesprite6078 Thank you

[@brandinelson5765]

know of a doctor who can help you out with this ..Doctors whatsApp info [phone]

[@leslieXIII]

can I give my own angina medication to someone else who's having heart attack?

[@olgaleonenko9334]

Leslie, no, don't give them your own angina meds. They might have severe allergies, and you can be sued for causing death.

[@dxnl1]

What if we don't have any medicines and it is his/her first time having a heart attack?

[@cookingtime2358]

Video starts at 1:38

[@akaza3126]

The two unskippable ads before this video

[@R0L0s]

If someone is pregnant do u still put them in the recovery position?

[@knighthauler4792]

@Kit Cats here you go. Pregnant women: always put an unconscious pregnant woman in recovery position on her left side. This prevents compression of the Inferior vena cava by the uterus, which could be fatal for both the mother and the child. Thanks for reminding me, I'd forgotten.

[@pakknowledgefactory2725]

Great work 👌

[@sunshineosorno_]

Hi, why is sitting position recommended? Whats the rationale?

[@brad_8711]

It eases the job of the heart, making it work less hard than standing up, also great if they become unresponsive because they're already on the floor and won't fall.

[@dolapoomowunmi8133]

How long can the person wait before seeing the doctor after taking the aspirin

[@tangenteeastergyleb.1228]

thank youuu

[@Neverlose001]

Why does this have 2 ads?

[@suzanbutler7314]

done

[@akhlasuddin6978]

i want a video about eye injury

[@steelmikey608]

I was delighted with the immediate healing I got from Dr. Shek on KZbin. Keep saving lives Doctor.

[@akaza3126]

I read dr shrek

[@sweetlittleapple3882]

Why do you place a cushion under their knees and back

[@_E.A743]

I get chest pains rarely ( only a few times a year)

[@nick302b9]

Can i chew regular aspirin? It doesn’t have to be chewable?

[@olgaleonenko9334]

Yes, you can and should chew the coated aspirin in the case of a suspected heart attack. This enterocoating prevents aspirin from dissolving in your stomach to prevent gastritis because it takes time to dissolve the coating. When you chew this aspirin, it will start dissolving and absorbing right away. A good question.

[@MohdSalman-qm4po]

We appreciate to yo & your Team... Thanks a Lots... We are requesting to all humans... Plz save Humans and Humanity and save The our Earth... Share Good Knowledge to all in the world... Plz share this video to your friends and family members...

[@africaeurope1294]

Thanks so much.. What if someone has side to side eye movement, slurred words, then pass out and die? Was that heart attack?

[@margrettheoldgranny9668]

Maybe a stroke but tell the operator that

[@susanosadebe9778]

Stroke

[@ebrenalmodo7156]

All these symptoms could be panic attack as well

[@15akink]

disliked untill no ads

[@bettymwanza9253]

Kindly help me am just feeling my chest painting and when I think to much my heart is troubling me alot please please please please help me what should I do??😥😥😭😭

[@Dogprofile]

How to do on self nearly stepped on huntsman foot literally touched it

[@sunr647]

Can we give aspirin to pud patient if he/ she get heart attack

[@officially_gurjind3677]

I think it is hard to be a doctor 👨‍⚕️

[@hassanabdulkarim6331]

It is

[@jhosamarievlogs6533]

I remember my grandfather have heart attack and now she passed away

[@apeezzainal5886]

May i know what is Funtion for the aspirin tablet 300

[@BBand3DG]

It's an anti platelet drug, meaning it stops clots forming which can cause heart attacks.

[@__rmk__9360]

Its a blood thinner

[@kjwzer0se]

I have a really sore head and a sore chest. Idk if its a heart attack or not

[@davesaenz3732]

1:48 if you're having a heart attack right now.

[@hopeentertainingchannel9812]

I went st john with ny Church

[@bctime945]

Last night I felt pain in my chest and arm and I was sweat and fatigue I believe it was heart attack but I'm 27

[@irahmariecamensi2568]

Me too, I experienced all of the signs but Im 18

[@ashmithashetty3576]

@@irahmariecamensi2568 Are you okay??

[@irahmariecamensi2568]

@@ashmithashetty3576 Yes, but I still experienced those symptoms, just minimal only for now. But I am still afraid that it might trigger anytime. How about you? Are okay? Do you also experienced this kind of feeling? Let me know

[@ashmithashetty3576]

@@irahmariecamensi2568 yeah I had a slight chest pain on Monday then I found that it's cuz of acidity.. I'm fine now🤗

[@vicky-tk9kh]

First i thought its a dummy ..when saw blinking i got scared man😮

[@yallaworld1575]

How to I join

[@bennyt4903]

Why is there an advert on this my dad is dying

[@imstillhere7560]

this is epic

[@anup7342]

So basically you need to call 999 or 112 for help, if anyone has a heart attack.

[@urlocalduck1]

i just got a ad 💀💀💀☠️☠️

[@ezekiel1690]

Is 31 to 49 a good heart beat or rate

[@tamaratamara6424]

Normal heart rate is from 60 to 90

[@nagatv8399]

its too less, are you an athlete?

[@ezekiel1690]

Not any more it been like 2 year now And am 16

[@senbon751]

Third Raikage, well, you have a headache very often right? Your blood pressure is below normal too... well for example salt and salty food can increase the blood pressure, some other natural things can too but you should go to a doctor, I dont know that much, I just ended 1st year of medicine high school so, stay safe bro

[@davemufcwhitehead2863]

@@tamaratamara6424 60 to 100

[@johnkenneth8746]

I'm just watching this if Kira ever become real(not saying that I'm a criminal)

[@cynthiamaybunya4622]

If day have a heart attack call 999 ARE a 911 wait FOR THE 🚑 to GO TO the hospital asked them IF day a any breathing any chest pain

[@Priyanka_s_nair]

how we know the person is allergic to aspirin,if she has not even taken it before?

[@SimGirl00]

Your ask them lol isn’t it obvious

[@olgaleonenko9334]

​@SimGirl00 they said, if the person NEVER TOOK IT BEFORE. Why to ad 'lol'

[@olgaleonenko9334]

You ask them first, but if the person didn't take aspirin before, I would just give one. Usually, the first time allergy reaction is weaker than the following times

[@tomokovlog8567]

everyone here having a heart attack

[@Zafar_mil_303]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@xogigibaby]

I think im having one right now

[@1878Devils]

You fine?

[@xogigibaby]

@@1878Devils yeaa it was nothing 🧍‍♀️

[@AVENTUS7777]

Same

[@kinyuamichael3640]

Who came to see if the video has adds?

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

Salmonella poisoning causes chest congestion. From dog's and dog food.

[@mranonimo1045]

I was having pain in my chest after drinking redbull, i thought i was about to die 💀😭😭

[@olgaleonenko9334]

People do die when they drink too much Red Bull. One 28 y.o. man died after drinking only three cans.

[@dylankopff1935]

St John's hospital in Springfield IL I would never recommend to anyone .

[@channelnein6365]

that's unrelated to this organization, I think this one is based in the UK

[@jervemiranda1980]

What is the best alternative for aspirin? Is it true that we must put a spoon inside the patient's mouth so that they won't bite their tongue?

[@Bestmummyever]

Never add a spoon to the mouth.

[@barrydillard2130]

That's usually recommended with people who may be having a seizure

[@robertkidd2449]

@@barrydillard2130 but you should never do it. That is the first DON’T of a sesiure that we learn. Don’t restrict a person who is having one and don’t put anything in their mouth. Just move stuff away from around them that they could get hurt from.

[@dylankay5865]

@@robertkidd2449 that’s it my guy never give him or her Advil or Tylenol its thickens the blood

[@roccopiomiraglia]

gg very good