Heart attacks and strokes have a lot in common. Both are medical emergencies, both have to do with blood not being able to go where it needs to. If you think you’re having either, you need to call 911 right away.
Knowing which is which can help you communicate with EMTs better so they can guide you on what to do until help arrives. It’s also useful to understand the differences in case you’re a bystander to someone who’s having one of these problems. It’s not unlikely: Every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
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