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The signs of a heart attack and stroke are numbness and sudden tingling in your arms--usually the left. you may also feel heart palpations, weakness, dizziness, or sweating. There's a helpful thing to remember for strokes: FAST. F - face (numbness or paralysis) A - arms (numbness or tingling) C - chest (pain, pressure, or heaviness usually feels like an elephant is on your chest) and T - time (it's super important to get to a doctor as soon as any of these symptoms appear because it's better safe than sorry).
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Difference between a stroke and a heart attack?
Heart attack means you have one of the blood vessels choked in your heart. This gives rise to some of the part of heart dead. In stroke you usually have the blood supply of the brain affected. That gives rise to paralysis of some part of your body, usually.
Can ultram prevent strokes?
This drug (Tramadol) is a pain killer and it does not prevent the stroke or heart attack.
Afibulation describes a condition of what organ?
The Afibulation describes a stroke or heart attack condition within the organ of the heart. The heart is where the blood is pumped and goes around the body.
What could cause stinging pain and weakness in upper left arm?
stroke or heart attack, if that answers yurr question
What animal's saliva contains an anti-coagulant called draculin used to treat heart attack and stroke patients?
the vampire bat
what are the signs for a mild heart attack?
what are the signs for a mild heart attack?
What are similarities between a heart attack and a stroke?
A heart attack will not cause a person to have slurred speech or facial drooping which are tell-tale signs a stroke is happening. Usually a Heart attack is indicated by pain in the chest and upper shoulder area. Both are life and death matters and one needs to know to recognize these indicators quickly so that 911 can be called. Every minute counts.
Is dizziness and nausea signs of an impending heart attack?
Yes sweating and nausea and dizziness can be a sign of a stroke or heart problem in people . Here are some sites that can help you out with this www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
What are the dangers of heart attack and stroke?
you could die from them.
When arteries are clogged it can lead to a what?
Stroke, Heart Attack.
What are the effects of Cholesterol?
· Angina· Coronary heart disease· Heart arrhythmias -- an irregular heart rhythm· Transient ischemic attack(TIA, or "mini" stroke)· Heart attack· Stroke· Peripheral artery disease· High blood pressure.
What are two risks of being overweight?
# heart attack # stroke
Where did Woodrow Wilson have his heart attack?
he had a stroke in Washington dc
Can hot flashes cause a heart attack or stroke?
yes...
Quitting smoking today will immediately cut your risk of heart attack and stroke?
It will cut your risk of a heart attack into half.
What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack in men?
The symptoms of a heart attack are the same for men and women. They are; chest pain, sweating, and pain radiating down the left arm.The website for the American Heart Association is a great place to find a list of heart attack symptoms in men. Some symptoms are discomfort in the chest and shortness of breath. This website also has symptoms of stroke.
Different ailments of the circulatory system?
Heart attack and stroke are the most serious forms of cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure and buildup of plaque in the arteries are warning signs of these.
