Warning Signs of Heart Attack
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most start slowly with mild pain or discomfort with one or more of these symptoms:
• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
•Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
•Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort.
•Other signs. These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Warning Signs of a Stroke/CVA
The key to recognizing signs of a stroke is that they are SUDDEN:
•Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
•Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
•Sudden severe headache with no known cause
If you or someone you know experiences any of the heart attack or stroke warning signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms started. It’s very important to take action immediately. Getting to the hospital in time may help reduce the devastating effects of these medical emergencies.
Where to Get More Information about Heart Disease and Stroke
•Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. If you have heart disease or have had a stroke, members of your family may also be at risk. It’s important for them to make changes now to lower their risk.
•Call 800-AHA-USA1 (800-242-8721) or browse americanheart.org to learn more about heart disease.
•Call 888-4-STROKE (800-478-7653) or visit strokeassociation.org to learn more about stroke.
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