Definition:
A stroke occurs when an artery of the brain becomes blocked or ruptured and disrupts the blood supply to a portion of the brain. Brain tissue can die or be injured causing a change in neurological function.
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Call 911 if you are experiencing any of these Common Symptoms/Warning Signs of Brain Attack:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of 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
Not all of these warning signs occur in every stroke. If you experience some of these eymptoms, don't wait. Get help immediately. STROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY - Call 9-1-1!
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