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Mayo Clinic Recommendations:

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What are the most common symptoms of a heart attack (myocardial ischemia or myocardial infarction)?

• Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest lasting several minutes.
• Chest discomfort spreading to the shoulders, neck, one or both arms, or jaw
• Chest discomfort spreading into the back or between the shoulder blades
• Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, or fainting, sweating, or nausea 
• Unexplained, sudden shortness of breath, which may occur with or without chest discomfort

What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?

• Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or the leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion
• Trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking
• Dizziness or loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial Fibrillation is a chaotic, abnormal heart rhythm originating from the left atrium, upper chamber of the heart. Although atrial fibrillation can be present without symptoms, major symptoms may include:

• shortness of breath
• fatigue
• dizziness
• palpitations