Closer to the heart
This common symptom similar to a heart attack is often described as a painful squeezing, suffocating, or burning feeling in the chest.
What is Angina?
In the acronym F.A.S.T., the "F" stands for this, which can be checked by asking the person to smile.
What is facial drooping?
If a heart attack victim becomes unconscious and stops breathing, you should immediately begin this
What is CPR?
during this type of cardiac arrest, the the heart stops pumping effectively, and is left with only a slight "fluttering" reflex
what is ventricular fibrillation?
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when this happens in the brain?
What is a ruptured brain aneurism?
Heart attack symptoms vary from person to person and can even be mistaken for this common digestive ailment.
what is nausea / indigestion?
If a person cannot raise both limbs equally or one drifts downward, they are failing the "A" part of the F.A.S.T. test, which stands for this.
What is arm numbness / weakness?
When calling 911 for a stroke victim, this is the most critical piece of information to provide the dispatcher regarding the onset of symptoms.
What is the time the person was last known well?
Heart attacks usually occur when this specific type of artery, which supplies the heart muscle with blood, becomes blocked.
What is the Coronary Artery?
Avoid giving a stroke victim anything to drink or eat due to the high risk of this
what is choking? (due to impaired swallowing)
If a person is conscious and not allergic, a first aider should encourage them to chew and swallow this common over-the-counter medication.
What is Asprin?
The "S" in the F.A.S.T acronym refers to slurred speech but, can also be recognized by any of these other symptoms
What is abnormal speech? difficulty speaking or understanding others? total loss of speech?
To help a conscious heart attack victim breathe easier and reduce the workload on the heart, you should help them into this physical position.
What is a comfortable sitting position?
Unlike a heart attack, which is a "plumbing" problem, this condition is an "electrical" problem where the heart suddenly stops beating.
What is sudden cardiac arrest?
A stroke that occurs due to a blood clot travelling to the brain is known as this type of stroke
What is an embolic stroke?
This portable device, often found in public places, can analyze a heart rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary during cardiac arrest.
What is an AED? (automated external defibrillator)
This type of "mini" stroke may occur when a blood clot blocks an artery leading to the brain, causing temporary loss of blood flow to a certain part of the brain
What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
During a heart attack, many females, elderly people, and people with diabetes tend to experience "soft signs" which could be recognized by these symptoms
What is?
Extreme fatigue (tiredness)
Gastric discomfort, nausea, or vomiting
Flu-like symptoms
Dizziness or light-headedness
This fatty, waxy substance builds up on artery walls to cause a blockage, a process known as atherosclerosis.
What is plaque?
This type of stroke occurs when blood vessels are narrowed due to plaque build up over time causing restricted blood flow to the brain
What is a thrombotic stroke?
This is the clinical, medical term for a heart attack.
What is a Myocardial Infarction (MI)?
the pressure on an artery in the brain caused by this condition can also lead to strokes
What is a brain tumor?
Narrowed arteries causing reduced blood flow and increased oxygen demands by the heart during physical activity. these Two factors when combined can cause this
What is Angina?
Patients with known heart conditions may carry this small tablet or spray to be placed under the tongue.
What is nitroglycerine?
Often called the most dangerous type of stroke, with the leading cause being high blood pressure
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?