Heart Attack (50x70cm)

The “Heart Attack” (50x70 cm) educational chart uses clear illustrations and simple language to teach the causes, warning signs, immediate actions, and preventive measures of heart attacks—making it ideal for classrooms, clinics, and community health spaces.​

Chart Features

Size: 50x70 cm, double-laminated, and available in English and Hindi with colorful and descriptive visuals for universal understanding.​

Causes: Explains that heart attacks (myocardial infarction) occur when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, often due to buildup of cholesterol-rich plaques in coronary arteries; risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and lack of physical activity.​

Warning Signs:

Chest pain or discomfort (pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain) in the center or left side of the chest

Pain or discomfort in arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper abdomen

Shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness, or fatigue

For women, additional symptoms can include unusual tiredness, anxiety, vomiting, and upper back pain (often without chest pain).​

Immediate Actions:

Call emergency services immediately (e.g., 911)

Sit or help the person sit, rest, and keep calm

Loosen tight clothing​

Give chest pain medication (like prescribed nitroglycerin) if available and appropriate

If unresponsive and no pulse, begin CPR; use AED if available (illustrated steps may appear on the chart).​

Prevention:

Don’t smoke, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy diet, control blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes, manage stress, and attend regular checkups.​

Educational Value

Encourages early recognition of symptoms, prompt emergency action, and long-term prevention for all ages.​

Reinforces health literacy, community response, and school-based health education.

Serves as a quick visual reference for first aid, helpful for students, teachers, fitness trainers, and the public.

This chart is a vital health resource for lifesaving education on heart attack recognition, response, and prevention.