If you have these risk factors, consult your physician. Education,
prevention and detection can save your life.
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Smoking
- Family History of Stroke
- Prior Stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
If you suspect someone is having a stroke
Quick action is key, act FAST:
F = FACE
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the
face droop?
A = ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm
drift downward?
S = SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Are the words slurred? Can the person repeat the sentence correctly?
T = TIME
If the person shows any of these symptoms, time
is critical. Call 9-1-1 and get to teh nearest stroke center. Brain cells are
dying.
