Many warning signs may indicate a stroke. Depending on the function of the part of the brain being affected, the person suffering the stroke may become paralyzed, blind or unable to speak.
if you experience any of these major stroke warning signs: act immedicately
Sudden loss of speech
Slurred speech
Sudden loss of vision
Blurry or double vision
Sudden paralysis
Sudden weakness
Sudden dizziness
Sudden, severe headache, often accompanied by neck stiffness and vomiting.
What are the first signs of a stroke?
In severe cases, a person suffering from a stroke may become paralyzed, blind or unable to speak. But in other cases, signs may be more subtle. You should act quickly… call 9-1-1 right away and get the person to an emergency department … at the first signs of a stroke.
Why is fast action so important?
For every minute brain cells are deprived of oxygen during a stroke, brain damage increases. The chances for survival and recovery improve when treatment begins within the first few hours of stroke warning signs – often when a thrombolytic agent or “clot buster” medication is given within the first three hours of the onset of stroke symptoms.
Source: Union Hospital