Approximately 200,000 Americans suffer from Stroke a year. Since it is a medical emergency and acting in a timely fashion just might save a life or reduce severity of the damage, it is important that we all know what to look fo. The acronym FAST depicted above is a helpful way to remember the signs of stroke. MedicineNet takes it a step further and says BE FAST, where the “B” stands for balance, which is often compromised during a stroke, and the “E” stands for eyes, indicating vision can be impaired.
Please read the full article below and familiarize yourself with the risk factors as well as what to do in the case of an emergency:
Expert Tips to Detect Early Warning Signs of Stroke – MedcineNet
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