What to do when you experience Heart attack or stroke symptoms?
Time to call emergency services
If someone shows any of the heart attack or stroke symptoms, it is important to call emergency services immediately. Time is critical and prompt medical attention can save lives and minimize long term damage.”
What to do when you experience Heart attack or stroke symptoms?
Balance
Sudden loss of balance or coordination, difficulty walking, or dizziness.
Eyes
Sudden blurred or double vision, or sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Face drooping
One side of the face droops or feels numb. Ask the person to smile, and if it’s uneven or lopsided, it may be a sign of a stroke.
Arm weakness
Weakness or numbness in one arm or leg. Ask the person to raise both arms, and if one arm drifts downward, it may be a sign of a stroke.
Speech difficulties
Slurred speech, difficulty speaking, or trouble understanding speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, and if they struggle or their words are slurred, it may be a sign of a stroke.
Time to call emergency services
If someone shows any of the heart attack or stroke symptoms, it is important to call emergency services immediately. Time is critical and prompt medical attention can save lives and minimize long term damage.”