HEALTH & WELLNESS
DON’T IGNORE HEART ATTACK
OR STROKE SYMPTOMS
In a serious medical emergency, act quickly.
That’s long been the advice of experts
who treat heart attacks and strokes. But
at AdventHealth, we want you to feel
assured that if you or a loved one must access
our emergency care, we are doing everything
possible with safety measures to heal and protect
you.
Delaying treatment for a possible heart attack
or stroke can be dangerous. It’s critical to seek
care right away by calling 911. Just remember
that the quicker you get treatment, the greater
chance you’ll expedite treatment and experience
a better recovery. Take immediate action by
calling 911 if you have any of these heart attack
symptoms: chest discomfort or pain, jaw, neck
or back pain, lightheadedness or weakness,
shortness of breath or shoulder discomfort
or pain. Also call 911 for stroke symptoms
such as sudden confusion, trouble speaking
or difficulty understanding speech; sudden
numbness weakness in the face, arm, leg or one
side of the body; sudden severe headache,
sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes;
or sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss
of balance or lack of coordination.
Your risk for heart disease and stroke
increases if you have untreated high blood
pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes,
according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity,
an unhealthy diet and lack of physical
activity also increase your risk.
Delaying medical care for a suspected
heart attack or stroke could be dangerous.
If you have underlying conditions that put
you at risk for heart attack or stroke, you may
be at greater risk for other serious illnesses and
complications from them, including coronavirus.
If you have risk factors for heart attack or
stroke, it’s important to take charge of your
preventive health. Don’t delay your annual
physicals with your primary care provider,
and stay on top of routine care, medications,
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