Introduction
The first few minutes after a stroke are critical to preventing permanent damage or death. If you or someone you love experiences sudden vision loss, numbness or difficulty speaking, the faster you can get emergency medical care – the better. The National Stroke Association wants everyone to know these three warning signs of a stroke:
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the National Stroke Association wants everyone to know the warning signs of a stroke so they can act FAST.
The National Stroke Association wants everyone to know the warning signs of a stroke so they can act FAST.
Why is early recognition important? Because treating a stroke within 3 hours of its first symptoms can reduce long-term disability by almost 50%. If you see someone experiencing any of these symptoms, call 911—they may be having a stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness in face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding others
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness and loss of balance
The most common signs of a stroke are Face drooping; Arm weakness; Speech difficulty; Time to call 911.
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States, and can occur when the blood supply to your brain is cut off or reduced. If you suspect that someone is having a stroke, it’s important to know what to look for. The most common signs include:
- Face drooping
- Arm weakness
- Speech difficulty (like slurred speech) or trouble understanding what others are saying
- Sudden dizziness or loss of balance or coordination
Although these symptoms may be indicative of a stroke, there are additional symptoms that warrant emergency medical attention, such as sudden dizziness or loss of balance or coordination.
Although these symptoms may be indicative of a stroke, there are additional symptoms that warrant emergency medical attention, such as sudden dizziness or loss of balance or coordination. If you experience these symptoms for the first time, seek medical care immediately.
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If you or someone you know has these symptoms, call 911 immediately, even if the symptoms go away.
If you or someone you know has these symptoms, call 911 immediately, even if the symptoms go away. Don’t wait to see if they go away on their own. If you drive yourself to the hospital, don’t drink alcohol or take non-aspirin painkillers.
Aspirin can cause serious side effects in people who are allergic to it and even lead to death. If you are taking aspirin for purposes other than cardiovascular disease prevention or stroke treatment (such as arthritis), talk with your doctor about stopping this medication temporarily until after your visit with a healthcare provider.
Acting quickly could mean the difference between life and death or permanent disability and full recovery.
An immediate stroke diagnosis and treatment could mean the difference between life and death or permanent disability and full recovery. The sooner you get medical attention, the better your chances of recovery. But each hour that passes without treatment can greatly increase your risk of suffering from permanent disability, so it’s best to act quickly if you suspect a stroke is occurring.
If you experience sudden changes in vision, sensation, movement or speech, it’s critical that you seek emergency medical care at once.
If you experience sudden changes in vision, sensation, movement or speech, it’s critical that you seek emergency medical care at once. Call 911 immediately and get to the hospital as quickly as possible. The sooner you receive treatment for stroke symptoms, the better your outcome will be.
Conclusion
If you or someone you know has these symptoms, call 911 immediately, even if the symptoms go away. Acting quickly could mean the difference between life and death or permanent disability and full recovery. If you have any questions, please contact your doctor.