There are warning signs of a stroke if you have one and also of a heart attack if you
have one.

Some people, but not everyone will experience symptoms such as headache, numbness
or tingling several days before they have a serious stroke.

One study found that 43% of stroke patients experienced mini-stroke symptoms up to a
week before they had a major stroke.

Signs and symptoms of a stroke are similar in men and women. They tend to be more
fatal in women and men get them at a younger age than women. But the signs and symptoms are:

- numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

- confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
trouble seeing from one or both eyes

- trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination
severe headache with no known cause

- The acronym FAST can help a person to remember the most common symptoms and signs of a stroke, which are:

Face drooping (F):
A stroke can cause numbness or weakness on one side of the face. When a person with
this symptom tries to smile, only one side of their mouth may respond.

Arm weakness (A): A person having a TIA or stroke may be unable to raise one or both
arms above their head and keep them there.

Speech difficulty (S): A person may have difficulty speaking, or their words may not
make sense.

Time (T): If a person has any of the above symptoms, seek immediate medical assistance. A stroke is a medical emergency, and receiving urgent treatment can help
prevent further injury to the brain.

You should take into consideration the following factors if you suspect someone may
have had a stroke:

Age: The older a person is, the narrower and harder their arteries are likely to be. This
can cause atherosclerosis, where the arteries become clogged.

Medical conditions: Certain conditions increase the risk of stroke, such as high blood
pressure (hypertension), diabetes, and high serum cholesterol.

Lifestyle factors: Certain behaviors such as smoking, drinking excessive amounts of
alcohol, and not eating a balanced diet can damage blood vessels.

Family history: If a first-degree relative has had a stroke, a person s risk is likely to be
higher.

Warning signs of a heart attack:

Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching. Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or
sometimes the upper belly.

Cold sweat.

Fatigue.

Heartburn or indigestion.

Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.

Nausea.

Shortness of breath.

Note: men can also feel nauseous, light headed, or unusually tired. There is a lot of
overlap in these symptoms.

Heart attacks can occur at any age but are more common after the age of 40. These
symptoms may appear when a person is undergoing exertion or work they have not done in a while such as shoveling snow or moving furniture.

The symptoms should not be ignored. Call emergency services if this happens to you or
someone you know.

Check out: https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-signs-that-your-body-is-preparing-for-a-stroke-
or-heart-attack

Mike Dippel

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