STROKE SIGNS

Spot a stroke - F.A.S.T

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  Face drooping

  Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

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  Arm weakness

  Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

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  Speech difficulty

  Is speech slurred or difficult to understand?

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  Time

  Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.

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