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Is Slurring Words A Sign Of A Stroke?
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Signs of Stroke
The American Stroke Association advises everyone to learn to recognize these signs of stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness 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
F.A.S.T.
The acronym FAST is an easy way to remember signs of stroke and what to do if you...
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