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How to Know if You or a Loved One is Having a Stroke

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Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. There are approximately 700,000 strokes in the United States each year and about 160,000 deaths. A stroke is a highly treatable disease like a heart attack, but you must get to a stroke center or hospital immediately for early treatment. Delays, unfortunately, can cause irreversible damage and major physical debilities.

The Signs of a Stroke

The following is a list of possible stroke symptoms. If you are a loved one exhibits any of the following signs you should consult immediate medical attention:

• the sudden onset of dizziness
• unsteadiness or a sudden fall
• visual dimness, especially in one eye
• difficulty speaking
• trouble understanding speech and numbness
• weakness in face, arms or legs, especially on one side of the body

Find out The Top 10 Risk Factors for a Stroke & How to Prevent a Stroke.

Editor’s Note: This article, adapted by authored by Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD, was based on data from Nutrition Action Health Letter by Bonnie Lieberman, Center For Science in the Public Interest Vol 34, No.2 p.1-8.

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