Recognizing A Stroke
Is key for stroke.
Recognizing a stroke. Stroke signs and symptoms signs of stroke in men and women. By learning and sharing the f a s t. Face drooping arm weakness speech time to call 9 1 1. You may experience confusion slur your words or have difficulty understanding speech.
And they get weakness in the arm so in many cases. Signs and symptoms of stroke include. Videos you watch may. An ischemic stroke which is caused by a blood clot in your brain and a hemorrhagic stroke caused by a blood vessel in your brain that breaks and bleeds into the brain.
Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying. Paralysis or numbness of the face arm or leg. Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke 1 understand the difference between a stroke and a mini stroke. Knowing these symptoms might save your life.
If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device. Fast is an acronym that stands for face arm speech and time. Treating a transient ischemic attack. Stroke victims have the best chance if someone around them recognizes the symptoms and acts quickly.
You may develop sudden numbness weakness or paralysis in your face arm or leg. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face arm or leg especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion trouble speaking or understanding. There are two major types of strokes.
Reducing damage by f a s t. The five most common symptoms include. If you notice any of the following face drooping arm weakness and speech difficulties then it is time to get to the emergency room immediately. Symptoms of stroke by fast i mean the letters f a s t.
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face arm or leg especially on one side of the body. Recognizing stroke symptoms is key to preventing a needless death. Tightness in your chest shortness of breath feeling confused these could be warning signs of a heart attack stroke or angina. Educating family and friends about fast wearing medical identification jewelry for medical staff keeping your updated medical history on hand having emergency contacts listed on your phone keeping a copy of your medications with you teaching your children how to call for help.
Many patients who have a stroke develop droopiness on one side of the face. Warning signs you just might save a life from stroke.