Heart Attack: Know the Symptoms. Take Action. Wallet Card
This updated pocket-sized card for wallet or purse gives brief reminders of heart attack warning signs, steps to take if symptoms occur, and the importance of acting quickly. Offers space to write in current medications and key phone numbers as an easy reference for both the patient and emergency care providers. Great for health fairs, information centers, and health care providers too.
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- 11-3667
Full text
Originally published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH Publication No. 11-3667). U.S. government work, public domain. Reproduced as archived reference, not current guidance.
Important Information
Fill out the next two sections and put this card in your wallet with your ID. It will help emergency medical staff treat you after you call 9–1–1.
Medicines you are taking: _______________
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Medicines you are allergic to: _______________
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Health Care Provider
Name:____________________________
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Office phone:_______________________
After-hours phone:___________________ attack
Person You Would Like Contacted If You Know the symptoms. Go to the Hospital Take action.
Name:____________________________
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Home phone:_______________________
Work phone: ________________________
December 2011
Heart Attack Warning Symptoms
Chest Pain or Discomfort Discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. May feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. May also feel like heartburn or indigestion.
Other Upper Body Pain or Discomfort May be felt in one or both arms, the back, shoulders, neck, jaw, or upper part of the stomach (above the belly button).
Quick Action Can Save Your Life:
Call 9–1–1
Shortness of Breath May be the only symptom, or it may occur before or along with chest pain or discomfort. May occur when resting or during easy activities.
If you think you might be having heart attack symptoms or a heart attack, call 9–1–1 immediately. Don’t ignore your pain or discomfort. Every minute matters when it comes to getting treatment for
heart attacks. Other Possible Symptoms May include breaking out in a cold Never delay calling 9–1–1 to take aspirin sweat, feeling unusually tired, or do anything else you think might help. nausea, or light-headedness. Any If you are unable to reach 9–1–1, have sudden new symptom or change in someone else drive you to the hospital usual symptoms also should be a right away. Don’t drive yourself to the concern. hospital. You may cause a car accident.
Archived page, reproduced from a 2012 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.