If you experience, or see someone having any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. TIME IS BRAIN. A person having a stroke needs immediate medical attention.

• Sudden numbness of weakness in the face, arm or 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.

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Helping A Stroke Victim

While waiting for the rescue unit to arrive, have the person experiencing the stroke lie or sit down, if standing.

• Stay with the person so they don't try to get up. Staying calm and quiet is important .
• Do not give the person anything to eat or drink.
• If they are on the floor, don't move them.