Recognize. React. Live.

Half of all people having a heart attack wait more than two hours before getting help. Some people feel it would be embarrassing to have a “false alarm”. Others are so afraid of having a heart attack that they tell themselves they aren’t having one. These feelings are easy to understand, but they are very dangerous. If you or someone close to you shows signs of heart attack, call 9-1-1 and get help right away!

What Should I do?

Don’t wait more than 5 minutes before calling for help.

CALL 9-1-1 OR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) in your area (fire department or ambulance).

Get to a HOSPITAL RIGHT AWAY.

Trinity’s helicopter ambulance, NorthStar Criticair, provides advanced care and rapid transport for heart attack patients or other emergencies within a 150-mile radius.