Act F.A.S.T.

ACT F.A.S.T. if you suspect a stroke: 

Stroke is a scary word. In the event of a stroke, it is imperative that it be identified quickly.

If given within three hours of the first symptom, there is an FDA-approved clot-buster medication that may reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke. 

Young or old"er" no one is immune to knowing someone who has had a stroke or being a candidate themselves.

If you are a care giver as many "baby boomers" are, you need to be on the alert daily to look for signs that your loved ones health has changed in some way. 

Acting F.A.S.T. is  key and may reduce long term disability!

Stroke.org has some easy to remember information:

If you suspect stroke, it's important to act F.A.S.T.

F - FACE ask the person to smile - does one side of the face droop?

A- ARMS - ask them to raise both arms, does one drift downward?

S- SPEECH - Ask them to repeat a simple phrase, is speech slurred

T- TIME- if you observe ANY of these signs call 911 immediately.

Learn as many stroke symptoms as possible so you can recognize stroke as FAST as possible. Click here  FAST Wallet Card  and download free wallet card to keep as a reminder of stroke warning signs with you wherever you go!

Stroke symptoms include:

• SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.
• SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
• SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause.

NOTE THE TIME WHEN ANY SYMPTOMS FIRST APPEAR. If given within three hours of the first symptom, there is an FDA-approved clot-buster medication that may reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke. There are also two other types of stroke treatment available that might help reduce the effects of stroke. Read more about stroke treatment.

Helping you to Select The Best Health,

Sherry

www.selectthebesthealth.com