May — which is Stroke Awareness Month — is a great time to remember that a stroke can strike anyone, from children to the aged, and that BE FAST not only describes the symptoms of a stroke, but how to respond. BE FAST and call 911 when you see these signs: • Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination • Eyes: Sudden change in vision • Face: Sudden weakness of the face • Arm: Sudden weakness of an arm or leg • Speech: Sudden difficulty speaking • Time: Time the symptoms started Responding quickly is important because in the first minute of a stroke, the brain loses an estimated 1.9 million cells, which means every minute counts.
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 14:21:59 +0000
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