How to Deal with a Heart Attack: Step-by-Step Guide INTRODUCTION : Goal: This chapter should make the reader realize that heart attacks are a medical emergency that must be taken immediately and may even save a life. This information guide is for information purposes and does not serve as any form of medical advice. A heart attack is a medical condition that must be attended to at once. You need to know how to react fast if you, or a family member near you, has the likelihood of having a heart attack. The following steps help guide you through if you experience a heart attack-from symptoms identification to calling emergency help. In a nutshell, 1. Recognize Heart Attack Symptoms - Purpose: Empower the reader to understand the earliest signs of the disease so they act fast. - Information - Chest ache or pressure: It felt squeezing; it feels like a tight band is tied very tight across chest. - Other pain sites: The pa...