{"id":38926,"date":"2021-04-06T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T15:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=38926"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:55:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T20:55:38","slug":"act-quickly-if-you-experience-these-symptoms-of-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/act-quickly-if-you-experience-these-symptoms-of-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"A race against the clock: Act quickly if you experience these symptoms of an emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Time is brain. Time is tissue. If you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of an emergency, call 911 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room. Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Never ignore an emergency.<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing signs or symptoms of a possible emergency, call 911 immediately. Never hesitate to seek help.<\/p>\n

Every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack<\/a> or stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n

If you think you could be having a heart attack or a stroke, it\u2019s an emergency situation.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a small window of time to receive the most effective treatments and to improve your chances of a full recovery, so don\u2019t second guess symptoms and don\u2019t wait to get care.<\/p>\n

Heart attacks and strokes are currently the top two leading causes of death globally, according to the World Health Organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The good news is, with quick intervention, most people will recover.
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Nine million neurons die every 60 seconds a stroke goes untreated.<\/strong> \u2013 Journal of Stroke.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

During the pandemic<\/a>, some people have hesitated to seek care. As a result, lives have been lost.<\/p>\n

Therefore, it\u2019s more important than ever to know the signs and symptoms of an emergency and to act fast to get emergency care<\/a> if you think you need it.<\/p>\n

While heart attacks and strokes are very different, there are some key similarities.<\/p>\n

Both result from the lack of blood flow to important parts of the body. In a heart attack, a blockage affects blood flow to the heart, while in a stroke a blockage affects blood flow to the brain. Both also occur suddenly and require immediate medical attention. A delay in care increases the risks for severe damage and even death.<\/p>\n

How do I know if I\u2019m having an emergency?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve outlined key information about common emergencies so you\u2019ll know how to recognize signs and symptoms that demand immediate action.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a small window of time to receive the most effective treatments and to improve your chances of a full recovery, so don\u2019t second guess symptoms of an emergency and don\u2019t wait to get care. Source: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What are the common symptoms of a stroke?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Common Stroke Symptoms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n