Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke

  • 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 walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause

CALL 911 immediately if you have these symptoms or if you see them in someone else. Treatment can be more effective if given quickly. Every minute counts.
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