If these warning signs are present, CALL 911!
Heart Attack 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.
Stroke Symptoms
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 911 If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately.
Cardiac Arrest Symptoms
SUDDEN LOSS OF RESPONSIVENESS No response to tapping on shoulders.
NO NORMAL BREATHING The victim does not take a normal breath when you tilt the head up and check for at least five seconds