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Health Encyclopedia: Symptoms Of Stroke
Symptoms
People at risk and partners or caretakers of people at risk for stroke should be aware of the general symptoms. The stroke victim should get to the hospital as soon as possible after these warning signs appear. It is particularly important for people with migraines or frequent severe headaches to understand how to distinguish between their usual headaches and symptoms of stroke.
The American Stroke Association lists the following five warning signs of stroke. PEOPLE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CAL...
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