Stroke Awareness

GET TO KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE

From the American Heart Association:

• 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.

Not all these warning signs occur in every attack. If some start to occur, don't wait. Call 9-1-1 to get medical help immediately!

From the American Stroke Association:
Three simple questions to ask if you think someone may be having a stroke:

1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently).

If the person has difficulty with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.