Cardi-O Heart Character Series
Let Cardi-O help you promote heart health on social media.
Share these images, GIFs, and customizable graphics to promote heart health! Topics include: heart attack symptoms, self-care, social support, tracking blood pressure, reducing stress, eating healthier, being more active, getting enough quality sleep, and more.
Use #OurHearts in your posts and tag @TheHeartTruth_NHLBI on Instagram, @HeartTruth on Facebook, and @NHLBI Heart Research & Education on LinkedIn.
To use these images, right click on each one and select "Save Image as..." or click on the download button to save them on your device.
- Warning #1 Your chest may hurt or feel squeezed
- Warning #2 You may feel discomfort in one or both arms, or your back or stomach.
- Warning #3 You may feel discomfort in your neck, shoulders, or jaw.
- Warning #4 You may feel like you can’t breathe.
- Warning #5 You may feel light-headed or dizzy, or break out in a cold sweat.
- Warning #6 You may feel sick to your stomach.
Some heart attacks are sudden. Others start slowly. You may not be sure if you are having a heart attack. Don’t wait, check it out right away.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you think you or someone else might be experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.
Show your heart some love today. Go for a walk. Take deep breathes. Seek support. Get enough sleep. Your heart will thank you! #OurHearts hearttruth.gov
15 minute walk break! Daily self-care, like getting quality sleep, cooking healthy meals, and being physically active can go a long way toward protecting your heart health! #OurHearts
Living a heart-healthy lifestyle is easier with social support. Get your friends, family, coworkers, and others in your community to join you!
Stressed out? Try following the deep breathing directions in this animations to help manage stress.
Getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night is good for your heart and vascular system. Follow a good bedtime routine.
Track your blood pressure numbers together. Being heart healthy is easier—together!
Making heart-healthy meals with a family member is a great way to keep to your goals of eating healthier.
Whether it's walking, running, or lifting weights, sticking with your exercise goals is more successful when you're got support. Being heart healthy is easier—together!
Prioritizing your heart health can inspire others to do the same. Social support makes adopting heart-healthy habits easier! Team up with others in your community - at home, at work, or online to stay motivated and commit to heart health together.
Create Your Own Cardi-O Graphic
Customize your own graphic and share during American Heart Month and beyond to show how you take care of your heart.
- Step 1: Open the PowerPoint document.
- Step 2: View your template options on each slide and select your favorite.
- Step 3: Add your photo by clicking the icon in the template. You can add your own text to some templates, too!
- Step 4: Save your custom graphics and share them across social media.
Create Your Own Cardi-O Graphic PowerPoint Template