Do You Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke?

These are the common signs that indicate a stroke:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Remember, getting immediate medical attention for a stroke is crucial to preventing disability and death, so don’t delay — dial 9-1-1.

Balance – Sudden loss of balance

Eyes – Loss of vision in one or both eyes

Face – Face looks uneven

Arm – Arm or leg weak or hanging down

Speech – Trouble speaking or seem confused

Time – Call 911 – Get help immediately

Simple Steps to Prevent a Stroke:

• Control Blood Pressure
  1 in 3 Americans have high blood pressure – #1 cause of stroke
• Control Cholesterol
  Give your arteries their best chance to stay healthy
• Reduce Blood Sugar
  Adults with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to have a stroke
• Get Active
  30 minutes a day 5 days a week to improve heart and brain health and prevent stroke
• Stop Smoking
  Stroke risk is 2 to 4 times higher among smokers than non-smokers
• Maintain Healthy Weight
  70% of American adults are overweight – obesity increases stroke risk

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