Stroke is an Emergency!

May Is Stroke Awareness Month:

Some Signs and Symptoms

of a Stroke

If you notice any of these signs:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

• Sudden droopiness in the mouth while trying to smile.

• Sudden change of vision – blurred, blackened, or double-vision in one or both eyes.

• Sudden severe or persistent headache

• Sudden loss of balance or coordination

• Sudden trouble with speaking or understanding speech

CALL 911 – IMMEDIATELY

DO NOT DRIVE TO THE HOSPITAL

LOST TIME IS BRAIN LOSS – AND BRAIN LOSS INCREASES DISABILITY