- Did you know that Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States? National Institute of Health estimates whopping 600,000 new cases of strokes each year. The most crucial part of preventing disability after a stroke is to get treatment within 60 minutes.
- Signs include sudden numbness, weakness to the arm or legs.
- Common characteristics of stroke are confusion, trouble speaking, and/or difficulty understanding speech.
- One of the early warning signs many patients report is a severe headache with no known cause.
- The center of disease control (CDC), found F.A.S.T to be effective when a stroke occurs.
o F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
o A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
o S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
o T—Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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