The Monitor Reader's Choice 2019

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‘ALWAYS IN SERVICE’ A Life Saving Organization Ronnie Ontiveros, CEO #MedCareProud

HEART ATTACK WARNING SIGNS

STROKE WARNING SIGNS

CHEST DISCOMFORT

Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.:

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.

- Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.

DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY

- Arm Weakness Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

- Speech Difficulty Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “the sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?

Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. with or without chest discomfort.

OTHER SIGNS

may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

- Time to call 9-1-1 If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.

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