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Exerting yourself in cold temperatures increases your risk of a cardiac event
Strokes affect your brain, while heart attacks affect your heart — both can be life-threatening emergencies
There’s no way to stop a heart attack on your own — call for help immediately
Both are medical emergencies, but they are very distinct events with different causes
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Healthy choices involving food, exercise and more can help reduce your risk
Hypertension strains your heart and blood vessels, causing damage that can contribute to heart attacks
Recognizing subtle symptoms, like unusual fatigue or fleeting episodes of chest pain, could be key to survival
Common symptoms include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea and profuse sweating
If you have other cardiac symptoms, and antacids aren’t working, it’s time to call emergency services
Calling 911 or emergency services should always be your first step
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