Title: Warning Signs of A Stroke
1Warning Signs of A Stroke
2An Overview
Do you know, strokes are one of the leading
causes of death in America. Well, anyone can have
a stroke but people over 50 are more prone to a
stroke. In fact, people diagnosed with any heart
disease or diabetes are also at risk of brain
stroke. In order to reduce the risk of cerebral
damage, doctors use cerebral embolic protection
(CEP) devices during cardiovascular procedures.
Keystone Heart is a medical device innovator
driven company in the United States that has
designed TriGUARD 3 cerebral embolic protection
device to protect the brain during cardiac
procedures. There can be many causes of stroke
like diabetes, heart diseases, high blood
pressure, alcohol consumption, tobacco use,
unhealthy diet, inactivity, and more. Certainly,
a stroke happens suddenly and needs immediate
medical help but learning the warning signs of a
stroke can help you minimize the consequences of
this life-threatening health problem.
3Following Are Some Warning Signs That You Should
Know
- Face Drooping
- Arm Weakness
- Speech Difficulty
- Time to Call
- F.A.S.T. is a short form to help you memorize the
early warning signs of a stroke. If you
experience any of them then seek medical help
immediately.
4Face Drooping
F stands for Face Drooping. While face drooping
one side of your face gets numb or droops. While
smiling, your face will look uneven. This is a
major early warning sign of a stroke.
5Arm Weakness
A stands for Arm Weakness. This is one of the
major early signs of brain stroke. Your one arm
will feel numb or weak. When you lift your both
arms together, one of your arms will drift
downward.
6Speech Difficulty
S stands for Speech Difficulty. You will face
trouble speaking before the stroke. Your words
will be difficult to understand. In fact, you
cant speak a simple sentence correctly.
7Time to Call
T stands for Time to Call. If you feel any of the
above symptoms, then call 911 immediately. In
fact, if the symptoms go away within a few
minutes, seek medical help.
8THANKS!
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