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WARNING SIGNS OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE & CARDIAC ARREST

HEART ATTACK WARNING SIGNS:

• CHEST DISCOMFORT

• 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

STROKE WARNING SIGNS:

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.

CARDIAC ARREST WARNING SIGNS:

• SUDDEN LOSS OF RESPONSIVENESS

• No response to tapping on shoulders.

• NO NORMAL BREATHING

If these signs are present CALL 9-1-1