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- 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
Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a
stroke. Every 3 minutes, someone dies of one.
Stroke is our nation's No. 3 cause of death and a
leading cause of serious, long-term disability.
SSEEO members know that surviving a stroke
can have a devastating impact, not only on
survivors, but also on everyone who cares about
them. That's why it is important to know the
warning signs of stroke and teach them to others.
Every second counts; time lost is brain lost.
Call 9-1-1 immediately
if you or someone with you
experiences any stroke symptoms. Also, check the time
so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.
If given within three hours
of the start of symptoms,
a clot-busting drug
can reduce long-term disability
for the most common type of stroke.
For general information about stroke, call the American Stroke Association
at 1-888-4-STROKE
or log on to
www.StrokeAssociation.org.
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