The role of first aid in Angina and heart attacks

Angina pectoris vs. Heart Attack
Angina Pectoris in hardens one of the coronary arteries . This means essentially that sufficient deposits of fat have built in an artery to prevent the tissues on the other side of the narrowing of getting an adequate supply of blood. When one of the coronary arteries is toughened the blood provide the feeds that part of the heart is reduced so that the heart muscle as a whole has to work harder. This in turn causes pain in the chest, which can extend to the neck, jaw, shoulders and arms. This pain called angina. It is normally controlled by prescription medication.
A heart attack is caused when the heart muscle tissue dies because the oxygen-rich blood supply is shut down. This is usually caused by a blood clot, which lay in a narrowed artery sit. If enough of the heart tissue is affected will then stop the heart. This is known as cardiac arrest.
In both cases, the victim could describe the pain as heaviness, tightness, or squeezing. They can also simply complaining about sore arms, a painful jaw, or just indigestion. Other symptoms may include: deny something is wrong, fear, pale skin, nausea, vomiting, sweating, shortness of breath, fatigue, shock, unconsciousness and cardiac arrest. (St. John. 5-5.1996).
There is no way that a first aider can determine if an accident is suffers angina or a heart attack. Only a doctor can determine this. This is the treatment in both cases the same as regards the first aider.
Treatment
1. knowledge casualty you first aid, and ask if you can help them.
Everyone has the right not to be touched by others. When you first aid offer will be respected. You should always identify as someone who first aid, and then ask if you can help.
Once you have asked for the casualty, they may say "Yes" or else to give their consent, or they can do nothing, but cannot assist you. As a member of the immediate family of the victim is present, they can also give permission. If the victim is a child, and their parents are not around then you can also continue. In all these cases you consent or implied consent to help.
The victim also has the right to say "no", that might sound strange, but they have reasons, which you must respect it. If this is the case they make if they comfortably, and tend to others if necessary.
2. call for medical assistance
When you have the signs and symptoms of angina or heart attack recognize you must call for medical assistance, or a bystander request for assistance. In today's world where most people carry mobile phones this may not be a problem, however, if you leave the victim first make sure they are at rest.
3. put accident in rest position
By the introduction of the victim in the resting position reduce the work the heart has to do. The rest position, the victim is lying on their backs, with their head and shoulders, and their legs bent at the knees and raised. It is also preferable to cover than with a blanket, fur, etc. to keep them warm.
It is possible that this position can increase the pain so try different positions, but no delay call for medical help.
4. make sure that victim is comfortable
The best way to comfortably make an accident is tight and restrictive clothing around the neck, chest, and waist. Also reassure the victim as this will cause them to relax and thus the work the heart has to do.
5. Help the victim to take their medication
If the victim that they are suffering from angina knows, she will probably carry their medication with them. If the victim is aware and specifically asks for your help then proceed to do this. In any case, always the instructions on the container in which to ensure the medication for this patient, and to ensure that the medication is administered in the right way. NITROGLYCERIN tablets, for example, should be placed under the tongue, not by the mouth.
6. If breathing stops begin artificial respiration (AR). Start CPR if pulse stops.
It is not the goal of this article to teach you, such as AR or CPR for both hands-on training and practice required. While no special equipment required for these procedures, equipment is available to assist you in training and practicing in the form of face shields, CPR training dolls or dummies and training devices.
Conclusion
The role of a first aider when encountering an accident suffering angina or a heart attack is essentially the same. Extensive training is available through local chapters of the St. John Ambulance, Red Cross and other organizations.
You can still learn more on www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_pain  and  www.chestjournal.chestpubs.org for more information.