Not all of these warning signs occur in every heart attack or stroke. If you think you may be having a heart attack or stroke call 911 immediately.

Heart Attack Warning Signs

• Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
• Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light headedness.

Stroke Warning Signs

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

If you know you are at risk for heart disease or stroke, contact our office for home care Palm Beach resources and caregivers to see how we can help you manage your condition.

Our Boca Raton elder care providers can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle by being physically active in a safe way–maybe by accompanying you on short walks…preparing heart-healthy meals and snacks…and ensuring you are reminded to take any prescribed medication properly…and transporting you to follow up visits with your physician.

Let us help you reduce your risks!

The content of this page is meant to educate, but it should not be used as a substitute for personal medical advice. The reader should consult his or her physician or clinician for specific information concerning specific medical conditions. While all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that all information presented is accurate, as research and development in the medical field is ongoing, it is possible that new findings may supersede some data presented.