Consider This:
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of adult disability, regardless of race, sex or age. A stroke is a brain attack that cuts off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. If you are among the millions of Americans who are not familiar with the symptoms of a stroke, here is a quick and easy way to recognize a stroke if it happens to someone you know. Remember the word FAST:
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FACE:
Ask the person to smile.
Does one side of the face droop? |
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ARMS:
Ask the person to raise both arms.
Does one arm drift downward? |
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SPEECH:
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase.
Is their speech slurred or strange? |
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TIME:
If you observe any of these signs,
call 9-1-1 immediately. |
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The Rehabilitation Center at Marietta Memorial Hospital is the Mid-Ohio Valley’s only Stroke Specialty Program, leading the way in prevention, treatment and maximizing quality of life for those who have sustained a stroke. For more information on this program call (740) 374-1463.