Heart attack(Image: Science Photo Library RF)“While a heart attack could lead to a cardiac arrest, the main difference is someone suffering a heart attack will be responsive and their heart will still be beating,” says Alan. “Someone suffering a cardiac arrest will be unresponsive and their heart will stop pumping blood around their body.”What to do:Call 999 and say you suspect you’re having a heart attack. This will help prevent the heart attack from getting any worse. What to do:Apply direct pressure to the wound, using your hand, a towel, or piece of clothing that you may have nearby. “If the blockage is more serious, you will need to find help, or try performing abdominal thrusts on yourself.

Source: Daily Mirror June 11, 2018 19:17 UTC