Stroke

My father had a stroke in May. It robbed him of everything he valued in life. He died in July.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability. If you smoke, stop now.

 

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If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T. and do this simple test:

 

Act F.A.S.T.

 

FACE

Ask the person to smile.

Does one side of the face droop?

 

ARMS

Ask the person to raise both arms.

Does one arm drift downward?

 

SPEECH

Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

Are the words slurred? Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?

 

TIME

If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is very important

Call emergency or get to the hospital fast. Brain cells are dying.

 

Stroke Symptoms include:

 

SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.

 

SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

 

SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

 

SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

 

SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause.

 

National Stroke Association:

www.stroke.org

 

 

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