How to find SYMPTOMS of a STROKE and ACT FAST?

RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE AND ACT F.A.S.T

by Beth Hering::

For a person exhibiting symptoms of a stroke, every minute without treatment costs the victim 1.9 million brain cells. As each second passes, more of their brain atrophies.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Over 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and about 150,000 of them die. For the survivors, life can be forever changed. Problems with movement can turn once-simple tasks such as feeding and dressing themselves into major challenges. Problems with speech and memory can force formerly productive workers into early retirement.
The good news is that early medical care at the first symptoms of a stroke can greatly help the outcome. Doctors have many techniques at their disposal, including surgery, aspirin, blood thinners, and clot-busting drugs that can stop some strokes in progress. The earlier the diagnosis, the greater the options. But someone suffering a stroke may not be in the position to help himself — whether by denying the symptoms of a stroke or by being physically or mentally unable to reach a phone to dial 911.
That is why it is up to you, the bystander, to learn the symptoms of a stroke and get help fast.
Learn to recognize the signs of a potential stroke. According to the American Stroke Association (a division of the American Heart Association), symptoms of a stroke may include:

• 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

If you notice someone having any of these warning signs of a stroke, promptly call 911.
Learn the National Stroke Association's "Act F.A.S.T." test. By knowing how to quickly evaluate the face, arms, and speech of the person in question, you can help him to get the emergency care he needs for the best possible results.
Help others assess their risk of having a stroke. Print out copies of the National Stroke Association's "Stroke Risk Scorecard" and post them on bulletin boards at your workplace, place of worship, library, and community center.