Healthy Info
Stroke Warning Signs
These are the warning signs of stroke:
* Sudden numbness or weakness of the 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
If you or someone with you has one or more of these signs,
don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical
services (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced
life support) can be sent for you. Also, check the time so
you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.
It's very important to take immediate action. If given within
three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug
can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of
stroke.
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