A stroke happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die.
Each year about 185,000 people die from a stroke. By learning the many warning signs of a stroke – you can help save a life.
1 FACE
Ask the person to smile.
Dose one side of the face drop?
2 ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms.
Does oneside drift downward?
3 SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase.
Is their speech slurred or strange?