FACE – Does one side of the face droop? ARMS – Is one arm weak or numb? SPEECH – Is the speech slurred? TIME – Time is critical.
Call 911 or get to the hospital immediately
Additional symptoms of stroke include:
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg Sudden vision change Sudden speech problems Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements Sudden problems with walking or balance Sudden severe headache that is different from past headaches.
