1. Cardiovascular Emergencies

2. Heart Attack
Blood supply to part of the heart muscle is reduced or stopped.
Recognizing a heart attack
Chest pressure, squeezing, or pain that lasts longer than a few minutes or goes away and comes back
Pain spreading to shoulders, neck, jaw, or arms
Dizziness, sweating, nausea
Shortness of breath

3. Care for a Heart Attack Call 9-1-1.
Help victim into comfortable position.
Assist with prescribed medications.
Nitroglycerin
Provide aspirin.
Regular or chewable

4. Angina Heart muscle does not get enough blood.
Brought on by physical activity.
Recognizing angina
Signs are similar to heart attack.
Usually does not last longer than 10 minutes.
Almost always relieved by nitroglycerin.

5. Care for Angina Have the victim rest.
If the victim has nitroglycerin, help the victim use it.
If pain lasts longer than 10 minutes, suspect a heart attack and call

6. Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
Cannot be changed
Heredity
Gender
Age
Can be changed
Smoking
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity
Inactivity
Stress

7. Stroke (Brain Attack) (1 of 2)
Blood flow to brain disrupted
Blocked or ruptured blood vessel

8. Stroke (Brain Attack) (2 of 2)
Recognizing stroke
Weakness, numbness, partial paralysis
Blurred or decreased vision
Problems speaking
Dizziness or loss of balance
Sudden, severe headache

9. Care for Stroke Seek medical care.
If responsive, lay patient on back with head and shoulders slightly elevated.
If vomiting, place in recovery position.