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Graphic: Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.

Spot a Stroke

F – Face drooping
A – Arm weakness
S – Speech
T – Time to call 911

Face drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven or lopsided?

Arm weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

Time to call 911 – If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get that person to the hospital immediately.

Other symptoms of stroke

  • Sudden numbness
  • Sudden confusion
  • Sudden trouble seeing
  • Sudden trouble walking
  • Sudden severe headache

Stroke risk factors

  • High blood pressure – Normal blood pressure is below 120/80
  • Irregular heartbeat – Otherwise known as atrial fibrillation
  • Having diabetes – More than doubles your risk of stroke
  • High cholesterol – Increases the risk of blocked arteries
  • Smoking – Damages blood vessels, leading to blockages and stroke

Seven ways to prevent stroke

  1. Monitor your blood pressure.
  2. Control your cholesterol.
  3. Keep your blood sugar down.
  4. Get active.
  5. Eat better.
  6. Lose weight if you need to.
  7. Don’t smoke – period.

Stroke prevention behaviors

  • Take five – Five-minute fitness breaks are a fun way to achieve your 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
  • Include color to your food – Add fruit and vegetables to every meal and snack.
  • Step it up – Take the stairs when you can.
  • Feel joy – Restore your peace of mind by sometimes unplugging during the day.

Check your risk of a heart attack or stroke by visiting ccccalculator.ccctracker.com.

Information provided by the American Heart Association.

Filed Under: Cardiology, General Health

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