Thursday, May 9, 2013
Stroke Awareness Month
A stroke is basically a brain attack. It occurs, in most cases, because normal blood flow to the brain has been blocked because of diseased blood vessels and/or a blood clot. Symptoms are sometimes dramatic but not always. In fact, the person having a stroke may not know it or may be in denial. To help you remember the warning signs, the commonly used acronym is FAST.
Stroke Awareness Month
Use FAST to Remember the Warning Signs of Stroke:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
Time: If you observe any of these signs, Call 9-1-1 immediately.
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