Community Education Goal Decrease disability and death from Heart Attacks by: Preventing Heart Attack in the first place. (Primary Prevention) 2. Rapid treatment when Heart Attacks occur. (Symptom Recognition and Response)

Heart Attack Awareness Pre Quiz

Heart Attack is the number ____ cause of death in the United States. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 E. 7

What is another name for a heart attack? A.  Stroke B.  Brain attack  C.  Myocardial infarction  D. Respiratory arrest E.  None of the above

A heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks a coronary vessel to the heart. A. True B. False

What percentage of Heart Attacks can be prevented with healthy behaviors?

E. Texting while driving Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for heart attack in younger adults? A.  Overweight  B.  Little or no exercise  C.  High blood pressure  D.  Smoking E. Texting while driving

Which of these is a symptom of Heart Attack? Chest Pain Discomfort or tingling in arms, back, neck, shoulder or jaw Shortness of Breath  Nausea or vomiting Sudden dizziness Heartburn-like feeling All of the above

If a person has a heart attack, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems? A. As soon as possible B.  Within 30 minutes  C.  Within 90 minutes  D.  Within 3 hours E. Within 8 hours

 Which type of medicine can you take at home to help prevent a heart attack? A.  Aspirin B.  Tums C.  Tylenol D.  Motrin  E.  A & B

The best thing to do if you notice someone having a heart attack is Immediately begin performing CPR Wait to see if the symptoms go away Call 911 immediately Drive to the nearest emergency room Phone a friend and get their opinion

You should give an aspirin to a person who is possibly having a heart attack. A.  True  B.  False

Discussion Today Why should you care about heart attack? Can I prevent a heart attack? Risk factors for heart attack When a heart attack occurs: what do you do? Where can I learn more?

Heart Attack is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 4. Accidents (unintentional injuries) 5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) 6. Alzheimer's disease 7. Diabetes 8. Influenza and Pneumonia 9. Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis 10. Intentional self-harm (suicide)

Roughly 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack every year. After your first heart attack, the risk of another is significant. 22% of women 17 % men 45 yrs & older will have another heart attack within 5 years.

Heart Attack Symptoms Chest pain Chest pressure Discomfort or tingling in arms, back, neck, shoulder or jaw Nausea & vomiting SOB Sudden dizziness Heartburn-like feeling (indigestion) Extreme fatigue Feeling of doom Light headedness Feels like elephant sitting on chest or rubber bands are wrapped around chest

A Heart Attack is A heart occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely

Prairie STAT Heart program is a standardized, well coordinated and integrated approach to treatment of adult patients presenting with a STEMI (Acute ST elevated myocardial infarction) at community hospitals without a cath lab to perform primary angioplasty, thereby expanding the reach of Primary PCI to these patients. STAT Heart program is a collaboration between Prairie Heart Cardiologist, SIH and community hospitals.

Prevention of Heart Attack Prevention of heart disease is key to fighting this disease. Knowing your risk factors and how to change them is part of winning the battle against heart disease!!!

Can I Prevent a Heart Attack? Control blood pressure Call 911 Can I Prevent a Heart Attack? Quit smoking Physical activity helps control B/P & high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity

Understand Risks Factors to Prevent Heart Attack Major Risk Factors (can’t be changed) Increased age Male Heredity (including race) Major Modifiable Risk Factors (can modify, treat, or control) Tobacco smoke High blood cholesterol High B/P Physical inactivity Obesity & overweight Diabetes mellitus

When a Heart Attack Occurs: What Do You Do?

Calling 911 can make a difference! In nearly all cases, it’s the fastest way for heart attack victims to get lifesaving treatment. EMS providers can begin diagnosis and treatment when they arrive on the scene, which can be up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car.

What to do while waiting the few minutes for EMS to arrive? Take 4 chewable baby aspirin (81 mg each) OR 1 regular aspirin (325 mg) immediately If you normally take daily aspirin, take an extra dose When EMS arrives Advise EMS personnel that you have taken aspirin Advise EMS personnel of allergies Some ambulance services have the capability to do an Electrocardiogram (EKG) when they arrive on-scene. In some systems this is used to alert the hospital that they have a heart attack on the way so that your treatment can move much faster when you arrive. Time Matters and Minutes count

EMS Early Activation EMS systems with 12 lead EKG capability participate in early activation. EMS (paramedics) are trained to interpret 12 lead EKG’s to recognize STEMI. Southern Illinois has several ambulance services that participate in EA of STEMI patients. ABBOTT Carterville Fire Department Jackson County Ambulance Service Medstar Ambulance Service Pinckneyville Ambulance Service Union County Ambulance Service West Frankfort Fire Department

Heart Attack Awareness Post Quiz

Heart Attack is the number ____ cause of death in the United States.

Heart Attack is the number ____ cause of death in the United States.

What is another name for a heart attack? A.   Stroke  B.  Brain attack  C.  Myocardial infarction  D. Respiratory arrest E.  None of the above

What is another name for a heart attack? A.  Stroke  B.  Brain attack  C.  Myocardial infarction  D. Respiratory arrest E.  None of the above

An heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks a coronary blood vessel to the heart. A. True B. False

An heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks a coronary blood vessel to the heart. A.  True  B.  False

What percentage of heart attacks can be prevented with healthy behaviors?

What percentage of heart attacks can be prevented with healthy behaviors?

Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for heart attack in younger adults? A.  Overweight  B.  Little or no exercise  C.  High blood pressure  D.  Smoking E. Texting while driving

Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for heart attack in younger adults? A.  Overweight  B.  Little or no exercise  C.  High blood pressure  D.  Smoking E. Texting while driving

If a person has a heart attack, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems? A. As soon as possible B.  Within 30 minutes  C.  Within 90 minutes  D.  Within 3 hours E. Within 8 hours

If a person has a heart attack, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems? A. As soon as possible B.  Within 30 minutes  C.  Within 90 minutes  D.  Within 3 hours E. Within 8 hours

Which of these is a symptom of heart attack? Chest Pain Discomfort or tingling in arms, back, neck, shoulder or jaw Shortness of Breath  Nausea or vomiting Sudden dizziness Heartburn-like feeling All of the above

Which of these is a symptom of heart attack? Chest Pain Discomfort or tingling in arms, back, neck, shoulder or jaw Shortness of Breath  Nausea or vomiting Sudden dizziness Heartburn-like feeling All of the above

The best thing to do if you notice someone having a heart attack is Immediately begin performing CPR Wait to see if the symptoms go away Call 911 immediately Drive to the nearest emergency room Phone a friend and get their opinion

The best thing to do if you notice someone having a heart attack is Immediately begin performing CPR Wait to see if the symptoms go away Call 911 immediately Drive to the nearest emergency room Phone a friend and get their opinion

 Which type of medicine can you take at home to help prevent a heart attack? A.  Aspirin B.  Tums C.  Tylenol D.  Motrin  E.  A & B

 Which type of medicine can you take at home to help prevent a heart attack? A.  Aspirin B.  Tums C.  Tylenol D.  Motrin  E.  A & B

The best thing to do if you notice someone having a heart attack is A. Immediately begin performing CPR B. Wait to see if the symptoms go away C. Call 911 immediately D. Drive to the nearest emergency room E. Phone a friend and get their opinion

The best thing to do if you notice someone having a heart attack is A. Immediately begin performing CPR B. Wait to see if the symptoms go away C. Call 911 immediately D. Drive to the nearest emergency room E. Phone a friend and get their opinion

You should give an aspirin to a person who is possibly having a heart attack. A.  True  B.  False

You should give an aspirin to a person who is possibly having a heart attack. A.  True  B.  False

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