Stroke is a Medical Emergency :
Stroke is a Medical Emergency Stoke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US
Stroke is a leading cause of serious disability
Every second counts
STROKE WARNING SIGNS :
STROKE WARNING SIGNS SUDDEN WEAKNESS OR NUMBNESS 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 HEADACHES WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE
FACE :
FACE DOES THE FACE LOOK UNEVEN?
ASK THE PERSON TO SMILE
ARM :
ARM DOES ONE ARM DRIFT DOWN?
ASK THE PERSON TO RAISE BOTH ARMS.
SPEECH :
SPEECH DOES THEIR SPEECH SOUND STRANGE?
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. For example “The sky is blue.”
TIME :
TIME If you observe any of these signs, then it’s time to call 9-1-1.