Heart Attack and Stroke Warning Signs

Here are some warning signs of a heart attack:

• The discomfort in the chest. Most heart attacks discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or it may disappear and come back. It may feel uncomfortable as a pressure, fullness, pressure or pain.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms may include discomfort and pain in one or both arms, jaw, back or stomach.
• Shortness of Breath. This feeling can occur with or without the discomfort in the chest.
• Other signs of discomfort may occur such as nausea, break into a cold sweat, or lightheadedness.
• As with men, the most common sign of a heart attack in women is chest discomfort or pain. However, women are more likely to experience other symptoms, especially in shortness of breath, back or jaw pain and nausea / vomiting.

The warning signs of stroke:

• A sudden weakness or numbness of the face, legs or arms, especially focusing on one side of the body.
• A sharp sense of confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding.
• Trouble see on one eye or both.
• A sudden problems with walking, loss of balance or coordination or dizziness.
• A sudden severe headache with a cause that is not known.

If you or someone you know are showing signs of having a stroke or heart attack, immediately call 9-1-1. An emergency medical team can begin treatment as soon as they arrive. This means that the treatment can begin sooner than if the patient arrived at the hospital by car. Also, the EMS team is also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped, which has saved hundreds of lives every year.