Emergency signs and actions – for life

Would you be ready if someone had a heart attack, cardiac arrest or stroke? If you learn the warning signs and act immediately, you may be able to help save a life – maybe your own or your loved one’s.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation encourages all Canadians to recognize these warning signs and actions. In this brochure, you’ll learn about:

• What is heart attack?
• Heart attack warning signs and actions.
• What is stroke or TIA (mini-stroke)?
• Stroke warning signs and actions.
• Cardiac arrest signs and actions.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Click here to download the brochure (PDF, 672 KB)

Call 1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636) for a free copy of this publication. You may also ask for health information on healthy living, stroke and heart disease, or how you can offer support in your community.

Last modified: July 2011
Last reviewed: April 2011