Senior health minute | Signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke

Knowing the warning signs of a cardiovascular condition – such as a heart attack or a stroke—can be a lifesaver in the event of an emergency.

The most common symptoms of a heart attack is chest pain described as:

• Burning
• Pressure
• Crushing
• Heaviness
• Indigestion
• Squeezing

BEFAST in knowing the signs of a stroke:

• B – Balance – loss of balance
• E – Eyes – Blurred or double vision
• F – Face – Numbness or weakness in the face
• A- Arm – Numbness or weakness in arm or leg
• S - Speech – Difficulty speaking
• T - Time to call 9-1-1 – If symptoms occur suddenly, and you have severe dizziness or headaches, call 911 immediately.

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