Heart Attack & Stroke

Heart Attack Myocardial Infarction: Death

(necrosis) of a portion of the heart muscle caused by coronary artery obstruction causing interruption of normal blood flow to an area of the heart (Ischemia)

Angina pectoris: chest pain caused by myocardial ischemia

Heart Attack Signs & Symptoms Chest pain (angina pectoris) Pain in shoulders, arms, back, jaw Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing Rapid pulse Nausea, sweating Pale skin Feeling tired or fatigued Fainting First Aid Treatment?

Coronary Bypass Surgery

Coronary Balloon Angioplasty

Stroke Cerebral Vascular Accident: Death

(necrosis) of a portion of brain tissue caused by obstruction or rupture of a cerebral artery and interruption of normal blood flow to a part of the brain

80% Obstructive or ischemic 20% Hemorrhagic (aneurysm ruptures)

750,000 strokes/year (160,000 deaths)

StrokeSigns & Symptoms Weakness, numbness, paralysis on

“one” side of the body Sudden, severe headache Blurred or decreased vision – one eye Unequal pupils Dizziness or loss of balance Difficulty speaking First Aid treatment?

Abdominal Aneurysm

Stroke – Medical Treatment Carotid Endarterectomy Angioplasty Aneurysm Clipping Aneurysm Coiling Surgical removal