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Heart & Stroke Community Education

Heart & Stroke Community Education. American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate. What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)?. Heart attack and stroke resulting from a reduced blood supply to the heart and brain. Heart Disease is the #1 killer in the U.S.

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Heart & Stroke Community Education

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  1. Heart & Stroke Community Education American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate

  2. What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)? Heart attack and stroke resulting from a reduced blood supply to the heart and brain. • Heart Disease is the #1 killer in the U.S. • Stroke is the #5 killer in the U.S.

  3. What is Heart Disease? Blood vessels develop problems over time.

  4. Signs and Symptoms Heart Attack • Pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest. • Chest discomfort • Pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, or arms. Sudden Cardiac Arrest • The stopping of the heartbeat, usually because of interference with the electrical signal.

  5. Chain of Survival Recognize the warning signs Immediately call 9-1-1 Save a Life – learn CPR Call 1-877-AHA-4CPR Know and use the closest AED Advanced care needs to happen with 5-8 minutes

  6. What is stroke? A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blocked (clot) or burst blood vessel.

  7. Symptoms of Stroke Sudden weakness or numbness 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 headaches with no known cause

  8. Learn to recognize a stroke.Time lost is brain lost. • Stroke is a medical emergency – call 9-1-1. • If you notice one or more of the warning signs for stroke, GET HELP IMMEDIATELY!

  9. What are your risks? Risks that Can be changed • Smoking • Diabetes • Obesity • High Cholesterol • Physical Inactivity • High Blood Pressure

  10. What are your risks? Risks that Cannotbe changed • Age • Sex • Race • Family History • Past Heart Disease or Stroke

  11. What can you do to preventHeart Disease? Exercise at least 30 minutes a day Eat a heart healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol Take control of your weight Quit Smoking Monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers

  12. Where can you start? Find out your family history See your doctor regularly Know the risk factors Control risk factors Know the warning signs

  13. For more information, call the American Heart Association 1-800-AHA-USA1 1-888-4-STROKE www.heart.org

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