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True but studies tell us that family members should expect lack of awareness or denial of the seriousness of the symptoms, and resistance to calling for help. Many heart attack sufferers will reject calling 9-1-1, thus delaying the arrival of help. That's why it's best to enlist family, friends, and coworkers now. Discuss the symptoms. Talk to your doctors about risk for a heart attack. Make a survival plan, before you need one. Whenever a heart attack is suspected, everyone should know to call 9-1-1 immediately—wait no longer than 5 minutes, if symptoms persist. Don't wait for the person having symptoms to agree. Take charge to make sure the person gets checked out sooner rather than later.
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