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Medications: If you are prescribed medications for high blood patients away from others and keep surfaces clean. Calling
pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, make sure you take them 9-1-1 and activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) en-
as prescribed. If you had a clot-related stroke or a heart attack, sures you have the best possible chance to beat a heart attack
your doctor may recommend aspirin to help prevent another or stroke. EMS can begin treatment in the ambulance and take
event. Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so talk to your you to the hospital best suited to care for you in an emergency.
doctor before beginning an aspirin regimen.
Stroke warning signs can be remembered using the acronym
Smoking: If you smoke, stop. Smoking increases the risk F.A.S.T.:
of stroke and heart attack because it damages blood vessels, • F – Face drooping
which can lead to blockages. • A – Arm weakness
• S – Speech difficulty
Physical Activity: Being physically active at least 30 minutes • T – Time to call 9-1-1
a day, most days of the week or 150 minutes per week is rec-
ommended by the American Stroke Association. Heart attack warning signs include:
• Chest discomfort.
Even as COVID-19 cases strain emergency medicine, calling • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body such as one or
9-1-1 still provides access to life-saving treatments for people both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
experiencing medical emergencies like heart attacks or strokes. • Shortness of breath.
Emergency medical responders can assess symptoms, begin • Breaking out in a cold sweat
treatment and transport the patient to the most appropriate hos- • Nausea
pital, if necessary. • Lightheadedness

Based on current information from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, it appears people 65 and older and
people of any age with underlying medical conditions, such as
heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, are more likely
to be infected and develop more severe symptoms. Stroke sur-
vivors may face increased risk for complications if they get
COVID-19.

Find more resources to help manage your risk at stroke.org/
oneisenough.

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