This picture shows the main symptoms of a heart attack. People who are having a heart attack often have only some of these symptoms. The pain, pressure, and discomfort caused by a heart attack mostly affect the left side of the body (shown in darker red) but can also affect the right. If you think you are having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 for an ambulance. Do not try to get yourself to the hospital.
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This picture shows the main symptoms of a heart attack. People who are having a heart attack often have only some of these symptoms. The pain, pressure, and discomfort caused by a heart attack mostly affect the left side of the body (shown in darker red) but can also affect the right. If you think you are having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 for an ambulance. Do not try to get yourself to the hospital.
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The letters in the word "fast" help you remember the signs of stroke. If a person shows any of these signs, call an ambulance right away. In the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1.
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The letters in the word "fast" help you remember the signs of stroke. If a person shows any of these signs, call an ambulance right away. In the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1.
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