Post by Oscar Knight on Oct 6, 2012 16:37:29 GMT -6
Use this simple F.A.S.T. test to check for signs of stroke in your loved one: FACE: Ask your loved one to smile. Does one side of his or her face droop? ARMS: Ask your loved one to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? SPEECH: Ask your loved one to repeat a simple phrase. Does his or her speech sound slurred or strange? TIME: If you observe any of these signs, it's time to call 911.
Stroke symptoms include:
SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body. SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes. SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause.