Stroke

Stroke, also called a brain attack, happens when the arteries leading to the brain are blocked or rupture. When the brain does not receive the needed oxygen supply, the brain cells begin to die. A stroke can cause paralysis, inability to talk, inability to understand, and other conditions brought on by brain damage.

Do you know the symptoms of stroke?
Stroke happens suddenly but may be prevented by responding to the following warning signs 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 trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• sudden severe headache with no known cause

Another warning sign of stroke is called transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a "mini-stroke." A TIA can cause many of the same symptoms as a stroke, but TIA symptoms generally only last for a few minutes. Call for immediate medical assistance if you suspect a person is experiencing a transient ischemic attack, as TIAs may lead to stroke. Also call for immediate medical assistance if you suspect a person is experiencing a stroke.

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