Primary Stroke Center Health Library

It's important to think and act FAST if a stroke is suspected.

Face	Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms	Ask the person to hold both arms up evenly. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech	Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred or mixed up?
Time	If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. Brain cells are dying.

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Let's Talk About Stroke by the American Stroke Association

Prevention
Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents	Carotid Endarterectomy
Children and Stroke	Hemorrhagic Strokes and Their Causes
High Blood Pressure and Stroke	Ischemic Strokes and Their Causes
Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke	Risk Factors for Stroke
Stroke, TIA and Warning Signs
Life After
Changes Caused by Stroke	Complications After Stroke
Driving After Stroke	Emotional Changes After Stroke
Feeling Tired After Stroke	Living at Home After Stroke
Stroke and Aphasia	Stroke Diagnosis
Being a Stroke Family Caregiver

Many of these sheets on stroke prevention and life after stroke are also available in español.

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