EHAC Course:

Standard Course: Section 7 Early Symptom Progression

EHAC The Cardiac Cliff

The three presentations of recognition and response are depicted in this cliff scene:

  • Stuttering heart attack: walking through the warning signs. Get the person to medical care for evaluation
  • Crushing heart attack: clinging on the edge of the cliff and the person may be unconscious. Call 9-1-1 and begin CPR
  • Cardiac arrest: over the cliff. CPR and medical care are immediately required.
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