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Warning Signs of Stroke

During a stroke, quick treatment is important! Recognizing the warning signs and symptoms is critical because, during a stroke, "time is brain."

If you experience any or all of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately!

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

  • Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes

  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

 


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