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· According to the American Stroke Foundation stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the #1 cause of adult disability
· Stroke kills approximately 160,000 Americans a year
· 80% of all strokes are preventable
· A stroke is a brain injury
Know Signs of Stroke—Act F.A.S.T. and Save Someone's Life!
· Stroke is an emergency
· One in three Americans cannot name a single symptom a person might have while experiencing stroke
· The most effective stroke treatments are only available if the stroke Is recognized and diagnosed within the first three hours of the first symptoms
Symptoms
Common stroke symptoms seen in both men and women:
· Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg
· 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
Women may report unique stroke symptoms including:
· Sudden face and limb pain
· Sudden nausea
· Sudden chest pain
· Sudden palpitations
· Sudden hiccups
· Sudden general weakness
· Sudden shortness or breath
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Act F.A.S.T. and Save Someone's Life
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FACE
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Ask the person to smile
Does one side of the face droop?
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ARMS
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Ask the person to raise both arms.
Does one arm drift downward?
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SPEECH
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Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?
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TIME
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If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important
Call 911 or get to the hospital fast.
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Do All You Can To Prevent It!
· Know your blood pressure
· Do not smoke
· Exercise
· If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
· Find out if you have high cholesterol and speak to your doctor
· Enjoy a lower sodium (salt) lower fat diet
· Ask your medical professional about what tests you should have
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