Please click on the above title bar to visit the National Stroke Association website for more information about stroke prevention, awareness and treatment. Here is the focus of the awareness program:
The goal of this annual campaign is to ensure that all Americans understand they can
"Save a Life" by knowing about stroke risk factors, prevention, symptom recognition and
Acting F.A.S.T. to treat stroke. In addition, this is a time for remembering those who have survived a stroke and to let them know that National Stroke Association supports them throughout their lifelong recovery journey.
This year National Stroke Association will focus its efforts on educating the public to recognize stroke symptoms, and to Act F.A.S.T.
| F = FACE | Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? |
| A = ARM | Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? |
| S = SPEECH | Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange? |
| T = TIME | If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1. |
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