Stroke Awareness: Know the Symptoms of Stroke

750,000 Americans suffer from stroke each year
Stroke is the third leading cause of death
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults
Getting to the hospital immediately may mean the difference between life and death
Don’t delay, call 9-1-1 immediately if you or a loved one experience symptoms of stroke

Symptoms of Stroke

Sudden change in vision – blurred, or loss of vision
Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking/understanding words
Sudden weakness in face, hand, arm and/or leg on one side of the body
Sudden loss of balance or difficulty walking
Sudden heaviness or numbness in face, hand, arm and/or leg on one side of the body
Sudden severe headache

Even if the symptoms only last a few minutes, it could be a mini-stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack). TIA is also an emergency that requires immediate medical attention. An unrecognized and untreated TIA may be followed by a major disabling stroke.

Stroke is an emergency - Every minute counts

ACT F.A.S.T.!

Face – Facial droop; uneven smile

Arm – Arm numbness/weakness

Speech – Slurred speech; difficulty speaking or understanding

Time – Call 911 immediately

Download a copy of the ACT F.A.S.T. Card (PDF)

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