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Stroke-also called "brain attack" A blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain. It can cause permanent damage to the brain if the blood flow is not restored

Sudden signals of a stroke include: Weakness/numbness on one side of body Difficulty speaking or slurred speech Sudden dizziness Blurred vision or sudden severe headache

Think F.A.S.T. Face-weakness on one side-ask the person to smile Arm-weakness/numbness in one arm-ask the person to raise both arms Speech-slurred or trouble getting words out-ask the person to say a simple sentence Time- time to call 911 if you see these signals-note the time the signals began

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