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  1. Apr 8, 2024 · Slurred speech can indicate that the person is having a stroke. T: Time to call 911: If someone is having a stroke, act quickly and call 911 or your local emergency medical services.

  2. Sep 20, 2023 · When you have a stroke, your brain isn't getting the blood it needs. You need treatment right away to lower your chances of brain damage, disability, or even death. Use the FAST test to check for...

  3. To recognize the warning signs of a stroke, remember to think BE FAST: B. Be watchful for a sudden loss of balance. E. Look out for sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.

  4. Call 911 right away if you or someone you know has any of these symptoms: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg — especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding speech. Sudden problems seeing in one eye or both eyes.

  5. Jun 10, 2021 · See our editorial policies and staff. Last Reviewed: Jun 10, 2021. F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs and symptoms of stroke. But there are other symptoms to know about, and they come on suddenly.

  6. TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a “warning” stroke that occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery for a short time. The symptoms of a TIA are the same as those of a stroke, but they usually last only a few minutes. About 12% of all strokes are preceded by TIAs, so don’t ignore a TIA.

  7. Nov 28, 2023 · Some brain cells die quickly but many linger in a compromised or weakened state for several hours. Stroke causes permanent brain damage over minutes to hours. With stroke, “time is brain,” meaning that the sooner treatment begins, the better. Knowing the signs of stroke and calling 911 immediately can help save a relative, neighbor, or friend.

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