Recognizing Stroke
The national stroke association suggests using the term fast to help you recognize common stroke symptoms.
Recognizing stroke. What is a stroke. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Sudden confusion trouble speaking or difficulty understanding speech.
The five most common symptoms include. Sudden confusion trouble speaking or understanding. Each year nearly 800 000 people in the u s. In fact every 40 seconds someone in this country experiences one.
In honor of national stroke month recognized every year in may we offer more insight about these brain attacks and the signs that one may be happening to someone you care about. Signs of stroke in men and women. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is. F is for face.
Brain cells begin to die in minutes. One out of every 20 deaths in the united states is the result of a stroke. Sudden trouble walking dizziness loss of balance or lack of coordination. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face arm or leg especially on one side of the body.
Have a stroke and 130 000 die from one. When this happens brain cells in the immediate area start to die because they do not get the oxygen and nutrients they need to function properly. A stroke is a medical emergency and prompt treatment is crucial. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face arm or leg especially on one side of the body.
Additional symptoms of stroke may include. A stroke also known as a brain attack occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or blocked. Of those who survive more than two thirds will have some disability. Sudden numbness or weakness of face arm or leg especially on one side of the body.
Vision troubles in one or both eyes. This symptom isnt always present when someone is experiencing a stroke but it is a red flag when it does. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications. F a s t is an acronym created to recognize the most common signs that indicate someone is having a stroke.