Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
If you or a loved one experience any of the
following symptoms, get medical attention immediately:
- sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arms, or legs,
especially on one side of the body
- sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, or comprehension
problems
- sudden vision problems in one or both eyes
- sudden dizziness, difficulty walking, or loss of balance
or coordination
- sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
Reference
“Heart
Attack, Stroke, & Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs,”
American Heart Association, 2002.
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Writer: Christine Norris
Editors: Andrea King, Joanne Poeggel, Erin Murphy, Ron
Wozny
Clinical Reviewer: Patt Panzer, M.D. - RockHill Communications
Date Written: 3/1/01
Last Reviewed & Updated: 5/31/2003 |
