How to Determine the Symptoms of a Stroke

"Stroke" is a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the arteries leading to and from within the brain. A stroke occurs when there is a blockage if a blood vessel to the brain or a rupture of a vessel wall in the brain. Here are the warning signs of a stroke.

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1. Weakness in an extremity of loss of sensation- usually one side of the body.
2. Slurred speech, trouble speaking or understanding speech.
3. Double vision or trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
4. Sudden and severe onset of a headache with no known cause.
5. If you are someone you know suddenly develops some of these warning signs- TAKE ACTION! DIAL 9-1-1! Strokes are a serious medical emergency and require immediate attention! Much of the damage caused by a stroke can be reversed if the patient receives medical attention within the FIRST THREE HOURS from onset of the symptoms. By paying attention and being informed, you can even save a life.