Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies - every second counts.
If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. Not all these signs occur in every heart attack or stroke.
Sometimes they go away and return. Regardless, get help immediately!
Heart Attack Warning Signs
- Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
- Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms.
- Chest discomfort with light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath.
Stroke Warning Signs
- 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.
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Steps to a healthy heart:
- Eat healthy
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Lower your cholesterol
- Learn risks & warning signs
- Schedule regular physicals
- Talk to your physician
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