Heart Attack & Stroke 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
  With or without chest discomfort.
• Other Signs
  May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
• Time to CALL 9-1-1
  If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.

Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.

• Face Drooping
  Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.
• 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, are they unable to speak, or are they 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 the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.