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DescriptionThis booklet is for people who have had a heart attack, and for their family and friends. A heart attack is often called a myocardial infarction. Contents About this booklet ......................................................................... 4 What is a heart attack? ................................................................. 6 What happens when the paramedics or other ambulance staff arrive? ................................................................ 9 If you have a heart attack and are treated with thrombolysis ..................................................................................13 What happens when I first get to the hospital? ...............14 What treatment and other tests will I need while I’m in hospital? ..........................................................................................16 Before you leave hospital ..........................................................23 The first few days after you leave hospital .........................25 What happens to my heart after a heart attack? ..............27 Coming to terms with a heart attack ....................................29 The first few weeks after a heart attack ...............................34 How can I reduce my risk of further heart problems? ....41 What to do if you get chest pain .............................................42 Heart attack? Know the symptoms … and what to do ..44 What is a cardiac arrest? .............................................................46 How your support can help .....................................................52 For more information .................................................................53 Index .................................................................................................57 Have your say ................................................................................59 Sharing Widget |