Heart Foundation urges quick action during cardiac emergencies

Senior Instructor at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Dr Lambert Innis, is urging members of the public to respond swiftly when they encounter someone experiencing a cardiac emergency. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, Dr Innis emphasised that the critical steps in responding to a cardiac emergency are recognising that a person is in distress, calling for emergency assistance, and starting chest compressions when necessary.