Symptoms of Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 if you see or experience any of the following symptoms:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of 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
Stroke is an Emergency - Act F.A.S.T.
If you suspect somebody is having a stroke, act F.A.S.T:
| Face |
|
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? |
Arms |
|
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? |
Speech |
|
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred?
Can he or she repeat the sentence correctly? |
Time |
|
If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important.
Call 911 or go to the closest hospital - fast. |
Learn more about Grand View's award-winning Stroke Care Program.
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a physician or health-care provider.