Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.
F.A.S.T. Warning Signs
Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a stroke
Face Drooping
Does one side of the face droop or is it numb. Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
Arm Weakness
Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech Difficulty
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
Time to Call 911
If you notice any of these signs, call 911 immediately. Time is critical.
Other Stroke Symptoms
Numbness
Confusion
Visual field Loss
Trouble Walking
Dizziness, may stumble or lose balance or coordination
Severe Headache
80% of Strokes are Preventable
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.
What are the
types of stroke?
Stroke can be caused either by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain (called an ischemic stroke) or by a blood vessel rupturing and preventing blood flow to the brain (called a hemorrhagic stroke). A TIA (transient ischemic attack), or “mini stroke”, is caused by a temporary clot.
How Stroke Affects
the Brain?
The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and blood flow can’t reach the region that controls a particular body function, that part of the body won’t work as it should.
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