Article: NHLBI issues resources to help Americans "act in time to heart attack signs".

1902 MAR 30 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Too few Americans get to the hospital fast enough when a heart attack occurs. The main reason is patient delay.

Those experiencing heart attack symptoms should call 9-1-1 within minutes - five at the most. Instead, studies show they wait two hours or more before seeking emergency care.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the American Heart Association, and other organizations recently issued a host of resources aimed at helping Americans know how to react to a heart attack and so save heart muscle and lives. The resources - which include a wallet card, a brochure, and a special Web page - ...

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