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There are not many things scarier than a stroke. Like a heart attack, a stroke can come on suddenly, with little or no advance warning. And like a heart attack, a stroke can cause serious and lasting damage, or it may be fatal, especially if you don’t respond quickly. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of adult disability.
That’s why it’s very important to know the warning signs of stroke and if you see them, call 911 immediately. A quick response can mean the difference between life and death. Warning signs include sudden:
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Confusion or trouble speaking
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Severe headache with no known cause
Act FAST
If you observe or suspect anyone to have at least one of those symptoms, act FAST. Here’s a way to remember what to do—remember the letters F-A-S-T:
F for Face: Ask the person to smile. Is one side of the face drooping?
A for Arm: Can they raise both arms or is one arm weak?
S for Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred or confused?
T for Time: Call 911 right away!
Content sponsored by Pfizer
There are not many things scarier than a stroke. Like a heart attack, a stroke can come on suddenly, with little or no advance warning. And like a heart attack, a stroke can cause serious and lasting damage, or it may be fatal, especially if you don’t respond quickly. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of adult disability.
That’s why it’s very important to know the warning signs of stroke and if you see them, call 911 immediately. A quick response can mean the difference between life and death. Warning signs include sudden:
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Confusion or trouble speaking
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Severe headache with no known cause
Act FAST
If you observe or suspect anyone to have at least one of those symptoms, act FAST. Here’s a way to remember what to do—remember the letters F-A-S-T:
F for Face: Ask the person to smile. Is one side of the face drooping?
A for Arm: Can they raise both arms or is one arm weak?
S for Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred or confused?
T for Time: Call 911 right away!
Read more https://blackdoctor.org/520740/a-stroke-is-an-emergency/
