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  • What causes a heart attack?

    What causes a heart attack?

    Your heart takes blood from the small coronary arteries that wrap around your heart. If... Play Video
  • How to handle a heart attack

    How to handle a heart attack

    If you suspect someone around you is having a heart attack, it's important to act quickly ... Play Video
  • How to handle a stroke

    How to handle a stroke

    You need to take action immediately if you suspect someone around you is having a stroke ... Play Video
  • Recovering from a heart attack

    Recovering from a heart attack

    A heart attack is a significant event, and it could take time for your body to recover ... Play Video
  • Recovering from a stroke

    Recovering from a stroke

    After you've had a stroke, it may take time for your body to recover ... Play Video
  • What is a stroke?

    What is a stroke?

    When someone has a stroke, it's because their brain has suddenly stopped functioning. ... Play Video
  • Cardiac arrest

    Cardiac arrest

    When someone has a heart attack -- or myocardial infarction -- it means the blood flow to... Play Video
  • Warning signs - Heart attack

    Warning signs - Heart attack

    By recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack, you'll be able to get help quickly ... Play Video
  • Warning signs - Stroke

    Warning signs - Stroke

    Strokes can be especially dangerous, because sometimes people don't even know that they're... Play Video
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