Ask Dr. Nandi: Here’s how to help someone survive a heart attack

February is heart health month, and it’s a perfect time to remind people about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. It’s also important to know what to do if you suspect you or a loved one is about to have a cardiac event. The technical name for a heart attack is a myocardial infarction, and it happens when the blood flow to the heart is cut off or severely reduced.