Essential Heart Health Resource: The "Heart Attack: Taking Action" Tearpad

This tearpad is a vital educational tool for your patients because it delivers clear, life-saving information about heart attacks in an easy-to-read format. It clearly details the signs of a heart attack, including the common symptoms like chest discomfort and less intense symptoms often experienced by women, the elderly, and diabetics. Crucially, it provides explicit, life-saving instructions to Call 911 if symptoms last more than five minutes, emphasizing that "Every minute matters!". It also empowers patients by detailing actionable steps to control modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and lack of exercise.

As a healthcare provider, this tearpad supports your patient education efforts by offering a trusted, comprehensive, and portable resource that reinforces your consultation. By detailing both classic and atypical symptoms, it increases the likelihood of patients—especially women and the elderly—seeking immediate help. The section on risk factors and practical habits (like exercising for 30+ minutes at least 5 times a week and dietary changes) helps patients understand and manage their personal risk. Stock your exam rooms with this tearpad to give your patients the knowledge they need to recognize a heart attack and take steps to reduce heart damage.