Heart Smart
Under
Attack
A stroke is sometimes called
a "brain attack." But just
how similar is it to a heart
attack? BY LAURIE DAVIES
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WINTER 2015
THE SIMILARITIES
Both are emergencies. In both cases, call 911.
Do not pass go. Do not wait for symptoms to
pass. Do not drive yourself or your husband/
neighbor/boss to the hospital. According to the
American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association, a call to 911 can shorten a patient's
waiting time for treatment by up to one hour.
45 seconds
The time that passes between every stroke in the U.S.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY OFFSET
34 seconds
The time that passes between every heart attack in the U.S.
Calling a stroke a "brain attack" is common in the
medical community and the media. But are heart
attacks and strokes really that similar?
Here's a look at how these two emergencies
compare, plus lifesaving advice on what to do if
you notice the signs.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2015