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Would you recognize the signs of a stroke?

by Jonni Bullington, Sycamore Healthcare Center

Posted: 10.04.2010 at 11:23 AM

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STROKE

Stroke-also called “brain attack”
A blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain. It can cause permanent damage to the brain if the blood flow is not restored

Sudden signals of a stroke include:
Weakness/numbness on one side of body
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
Sudden dizziness
Blurred vision or sudden severe headache

Think F.A.S.T.
Face-weakness on one side-ask the person to smile
Arm-weakness/numbness in one arm-ask the person to raise both arms
Speech-slurred or trouble getting words out-ask the person to say a simple sentence
Time- time to call 911 if you see these signals-note the time the signals began

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