Warning Signs of Stroke

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   "Do you know what a stroke looks like?  Fewer than half of women do." Prevention Magazine
   
   

   Signs of a stroke are correlated with the word:  FAST:

   1.  Face drooping.  Does one side of face droop or is it numb?

   2.  Arm weakness:  Is one arm numb or weak?  Try lifting both arms.  Does one drift down?

   3.  Speech difficulty:  Is it hard to speak or pronounce words correctly?  A sentence to try on is: 'The sky is blue."

   4.  Time to call 911:  If you notice any one of these symptoms, call 911 -- even if the symptom (s) goes away.  You may have suffered a ministroke and be more vulnerable to more.

   
   

   As women and as caregivers, we can monitor our own and other's health by knowing these signs.