Wednesday, May 12, 2010

May is Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke Warning Signs:

  • Sudden numbness of the face, arm, 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
If you notice one or more of these signs, don't wait!  Call 9-1-1 and get to the hospital right away!

Websites for more information on stroke:  http://www.medicinenet.com/
http://www.stroke.org/
http://www.strokeassociation.org/

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