Stroke Symptoms

According to the Stroke Association, the most common stroke symptoms include: Sudden weakness or numbness of the 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

NOTE: Time lost is brain lost. Read this true story on 3 simple tests to recognize a stroke.

Get to the hospital immediately, if you experience any signs of a stroke! Call 911 or your local emergency number.

TIP: The American Stroke Foundation offers a wide variety of publications and resources for professionals and patients, including Stroke Connection Magazine.

Research

Organizations

• American Heart Association
• American Stroke Foundation
• National Cholesterol Education Program

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Recognizing a Stroke

For more information about stroke symptoms,
call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653)
or visit the Stroke Association website.

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This page was last updated on 08/06/06.