If you believe someone has had a stroke, call 911 immediately. Remember to 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 important. Call 911 or get to the hospital fast. Brain cells are dying.
Source: National Stroke Association
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Chapter: Heart Disease ::
17 August 2008
