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Stroke Awareness

What is a Stroke?


A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.
 
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Stroke Symptoms
 

  • Facial Droop

  • Arm Weakness

  • Difficulty Speaking

  • Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

  • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech

  • Trouble seeing in one or both eyes

  • Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

  • Severe headache with no known cause


 

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