What Are the Signs & Symptoms?

Heart attack and stroke are medical emergencies. If you think that you or anyone else is having a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1. There are treatments that can save your life or someone you love if they are given as soon as possible.

Signs of heart attack

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. May occur with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs: Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Women may experience shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, back or jaw pain.

Call 9-1-1 immediately! Minutes matter!

Signs of stroke

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

If you see even one of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately! Minutes matter!