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Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest and Stroke Symptoms
Common Heart Attack Symptoms
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Chest pain Heaviness, fullness, pressure, squeezing, tightness on the centre of the chest, lasting longer than a few minutes, or comes and goes. |
Shortness of breath With or without pain |
Pain in the arms, left shoulder, neck, jaw or back |
Cold sweat, nausea |
Common Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Unusual pain in arms, back, shoulder, neck, jaw |
Chest pain |
Shortness of breath |
Nausea |
Light-headedness or sudden dizziness |
Breaking out in cold sweat |
Unusual fatigue |
Women may sometimes discount these clues as they don’t “feel” like a heart attack. It is important that these warning signs are not ignored and that a doctor be consulted immediately.
What to do?
- Call 995 for ambulance immediately
- Do not self-drive to the hospital
Stroke Symptoms
Face drooping Is the person’s smile uneven? |
Arm weakness Can the person raise both arms and keep them up? |
Speech difficulty Does the person’s speech sound slurred or unclear? |
Time to call 995 If the person shows any of these signs, they need to be rushed to the hospital immediately. |
You may also encounter some of these symptoms:
- Fainting or unconsciousness
- Severe headache with no known cause
- Difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Blur vision
What to do?
- Call 995 for ambulance immediately
Signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Gasping |
No normal breathing and loss of consciousness |
What to do?
- Call 995 for ambulance
- Start CPR immediately
- Use an AED if it is available
