Heart attack
Stroke
Effects
Prevention
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What is a heart attack?

A blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart.

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What is a stroke?

A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped.

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What is an effect of heart attack?

Heart damage. 

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How to prevent a heart attack?

Don't smoke, take your prescribed medication, keep your blood pressure under control etc.

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What are some warning signs of heart attacks?

Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching.

Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly.

Cold sweat.

Fatigue.

Heartburn or indigestion.

Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.

Nausea.

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What are some signs of strokes?

Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg; 

Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech; 

Trouble seeing in one or both eyes; 

Trouble walking, dizziness, or problems with balance; severe headache with no known cause.

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What is an effect of strokes?

Impaired speech. 

Restricted physical abilities. 

Weakness or paralysis of limbs on one side of the body.

 Difficulty gripping or holding things.

 And a slowed ability to communicate.

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How to prevent a stroke?

Keep cholesterol levels normal, blood pressure at a normal rate, don't smoke, etc.

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What do you do?

Call 911 or your local emergency number. ...

Chew and swallow aspirin.

Start CPR if the person doesn't have a pulse or isn't breathing.

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What do you do? 

Call 9-1-1 right away.

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Can a person go back to normal after a stroke?


Yes!

A combination of medical treatment, regular communication with your doctor and lifestyle changes can put stroke survivors on the road to recovery and a normal, healthy life.

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True or false: You can be paralyzed after a stroke?

TRUE!
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True or false, heart attacks can be cured. 

True..

A surgery or procedure may be done to open a blocked artery, and many people fully recover and live a long life after a heart attack.


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True or false, strokes can be cured. 

Some people recover fully, but others have long-term or lifelong disabilities.

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True or false, heart attacks and strokes are contagious.

FALSE!

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What are some physical changes that can happen after a stroke?

Fatigue or tiredness- can be caused by physical changes or medication, but also mood changes, depression, anxiety or difficulty sleeping.

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How many cases of heart attacks are there per year? 

Every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack.

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How many cases of strokes are there per year? 

More than 795,000.

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How many types of strokes are there?

Three

Ischaemic stroke. 

Haemorrhagic stroke. 

Transient ischaemic attack or TIA.

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What are some health issues that can come after a heart attack. 

Stroke

Kidney disorders

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD).