What are main steps to follow when a patient was affected by an heart attack?

Early or late?: Early: oxygen, aspirin, heparin, betablocker, IV nitroglycerin. Heart cath, revascularization if indicated; late: no smoking, cardiac rehab, aspirin, betablocker, ace-inhibitor, statin, low fat diet, return to normal activity.

Get help: Number one, a heart attack victim has to recognize or even think it is a n attack. If it is ongoing, call 911. Many victims do not call 911 because they will be embarressed if it turns out not to be an attack. If it is chronic chest pain, seek medical care. The symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain or ressure, shortness of breath, pain radiating to bottom of jaw or left arm or right arm.