If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T. and do this simple test:
* Face: Does the face look uneven? ask the person to smile.
* Arm: Does one arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms.
* Speech: Does their speech sound strange? Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase.
* Time: If you observe any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Stroke Symptoms include:
* Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, leg especially on one side of the body.
* Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
* Sudden trouble seeing in one eye or both eyes.
* Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
* Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you have any of these symptoms.
Note the time you experienced your first symptom. This information is important to your healthcare provider and can affect treatment decisions.
