The Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
If you believe you are experiencing a heart attack or stroke, call 911 or contact your emergency response system immediately.
If you are with someone who is experiencing these symptoms and cannot reach 911, drive them to the hospital immediately. If you are experiencing the symptoms yourself, have someone else drive you.
Signs of a Heart Attack—Common Symptoms
Chest Pain, usually radiating toward the left shoulder and arm. The arm may be tingling or numb.
Nausea, vomiting
Cold sweats, shortness of breath and lightheadedness
Feeling of indigestion
Dizziness, weakness, and fainting
Abdominal pain
Signs of a Stroke—Common Symptoms
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
Source: MyHeartCentral.com
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