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<h2>Signs of a stroke</h2>
The signs of a stroke often appear suddenly&mdash;and they require fast action. Keep scrolling to learn more about important stroke warning signs and how to spot them.

F: Face drooping. Does one side of the face droop? Is it numb? 

How to check: Ask the person to smile. Is the smile uneven? 

A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? 

How to check: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S: Speech difficulty. Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? 

How to check: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like &ldquo;The sky is blue.&rdquo; Can he or she repeat it correctly? 

T: Time to call 911. If someone shows any of these signs, call 911 immediately&mdash;even if the signs go away. Make sure to note the time when the first symptoms appeared. 

OTHER POSSIBLE SIGNS OF A STROKE
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 <li>Severe headache with no known cause.</li>
 <li>Sudden numbness or weakness of a leg.</li>
 <li>Sudden confusion or trouble understanding.</li>
 <li>Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.</li>
 <li>Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination.</li>
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If someone shows any of these signs, call 911 right away.

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT A STROKE

Learning your stroke risk factors can help you understand what changes you need to make to protect your health. 

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Source
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 <li>American Stroke Association. "Stroke Symptoms."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms" target="_blank">https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms</a>.&nbsp;</li>
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Stroke warning signs

Learn the signs and know how to respond.