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American Heart Month – Signs of Heart Attack & Stroke

February 6, 2015 By Theresponseinsti

February is American Heart Month. The leading cause of death in the United States continues to be cardiovascular disease, which also includes heart disease, hypertension & high blood pressure, and stroke.

Do you know the signs of a heart attack or stroke? Here’s what to look for.

Heart Attack (courtesy of the AHA):

  • 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 – with or without chest discomfort.
  • Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

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Stroke (courtesy of the AHA): Use the FAST to help spot the signs of a stroke. The American Heart Association offers a free app for preparedness. The app is available via App Store or Google Play.

  • Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
  • Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
  • Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?
  • Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.

To learn more warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, watch this video from the AHA.

While not all heart attacks or strokes can be prevented, you have the power to save a life. The Response Institute is in the top 1% of emergency training centers for the American Heart Association. Sign up today for CPR & First Aid classes so you are always prepared.

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