What's a Heart Attack? Recognize it, Treat it, Save a Life

Heart attacks, otherwise known as myocardial infarctions, are a leading cause of death globally. Learn to recognise this medical emergency, treat it and potentially save a life.

[JoeyIngles]

I had a heart attack in July 2022. Blessedly, I had just completed BLS training and was with my church safety team. I recognized the symptoms. Crushing pain radiating to the back, nausea, and cold sweats. I got to the hospital, and stopped the heart attack in time to stop any permanent damage.

Turns out a had 99% blockage in my right coronary artery.

I’ve since changed my diet and lost 75 pounds. 🙏

[TacticalPRN]

Been watching your videos since before I went to nursing school. Just got my first job as a flight nurse and I start in 2 weeks, so excited. Thanks for putting out great content.

[razorseal]

I had severe chest pain once. Went to the fire department to get checked out and my EKG was normal. Ended up being severe heartburn. Just wanted to share that for what it’s worth.

[ericrdutton]

One of the EMT's in my medic class just saved a guy's life while off duty and was honored by Mesa Fire Department. Pretty cool! And I was at the hospital doing clinical that received him, post ROSC, totally alert and oriented. He was discharged two days later after stent placement for a full LAD and partial RCA blockage!

[V_maquina_suprema]

i lost my father 2 years ago due to a heart attack and this video could help me a lot to take care of my mother

[brushemteeth]

Awesome! More of this! There is plenty of injuries and sicknesses to cover!

[craigzeigler]

I have had 2 heart attacks in the past 5 years. Second one was the scariest.

[cornpop]

My heart attack didn't show up at all on ekg, echo, or MRI. I had to insist that the parametrics take me in. It took 6 hrs of me arguing with the ER doc before they believed I was having a heart attack. I made them do a 3rd troponin test.

I had to have a 5-way bypass. They said I would have died had I left the ER, even though they took 6 hrs trying to convince me that I was fine.

[vsevolodtokarev]

You did not mention troponin test, which is heart muscle distress marker. In my case, chest discomfort was gone by the time I arrived to ER, my cardiogram was normal, but they sent me to another hospital to test for troponin; and it just started rising.
I would never go to ER in the first place if it wasn't for my wife; she saved me a lot of trouble, and perhaps my very life. And the ER physician on duty who insisted I go to the other place, I really was going to tough it out.

[ricksmith]

this was a good video, it gave some insight into things a normal person can do to increase survivability of a person until trained professionals can respond. im a former emt and little things help, might not always work but the effort was there. im liking your videos

[richarddow]

Nice complete disclaimer at open, mustacheman.
All kidding aside, thanks for another great video. 👍🏻

[yovanleonardo]

Thank you Sam for this information. Could you also create a video about maybe medication / tools for home use, or something like must have for family?

Thank you!

[williepete]

Awesome information. I think I will need to watch this a few more times

[FenixPhire]

I think something alot of people would love to know, or at least I think they should know. What is your recommendations for procedures on vehicle accidents. You pull up on one moments after it happens, or are there as it happens. How do you respond to assist the situation until Fire, EMS, and Police can get there. So you're not just a body there taking up space, and possibly causing more hazards for others not involved or coming up on the situation.

[AngryPict]

Actually LOL'd when you said essential oils and chiropractors can't fix an MI.
Well played.

[chuckpotter]

Great video as always but you didn't seem to differentiate between cardiac arrest and heart attack. What is/are the differences??

[doodlethebeagle]

Hi, can you describe what type of chest pain? Lightning bolts, elephant crushing, or never-ending heart burn? Avg. time this pain symptom before: < 5 min, > 5 min, 15 min+ ? Thanks in advance

[Mh.thelifestyle]

Do you have a what to do for an mva and/or mv turn over? Need a refresher course. Thanks!

[Mediocrity_]

Oh nice, glad to be early.

Thanks for the vid.

[TravisPlumer]

So glad I watched, a lot of great info here as always!