6 Warning Signs of a Stroke
Aug 26, 2023
6 Warning Signs of a Stroke
If you don’t know the signs of a stroke, you’re not alone. Thirty percent of people under the age of 45 don’t either. The key is to B.E. F.A.S.T. Learn how this acronym can help you save a life.https://cle.clinic/3hIHtab https://cle.clinic/3oLyQhc https://cle.clinic/3hJ8r1s https://www.youtube.com/user/Clevelan …
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0.78 -> The
American Heart Association
2.7 -> estimates that a stroke death
4.56 -> occurs just about every
three and a half minutes.
7.75 -> The average number of daily
stroke related deaths, 405.
12.62 -> Stroke is also a leading
cause of long-term disability
16.05 -> in the United States.
17.77 -> But a stroke isn't a death sentence.
20.72 -> In fact, recognizing the signs
of stroke and acting fast,
24.85 -> could help save a life.
27.17 -> When a blood vessel in the
brain becomes blocked or bursts,
30.65 -> a stroke occurs.
32.07 -> The two main types of stroke are ischemic,
34.8 -> which involves a blockage in the vessel
36.53 -> that transports blood to the brain,
38.69 -> and hemorrhagic,
39.94 -> or a stroke that involves
bleeding in the brain.
43.24 -> If you don't know the signs
of stroke, you're not alone.
46.74 -> 30% of people under the age
of 45 don't know either.
50.94 -> But there's a quick and
easy way to remember.
53.53 -> It's an acronym known as B.E F.A.S.T.
56.75 -> B stands for balance.
58.76 -> Watch out for balance problems,
60.44 -> like trouble with standing or walking.
62.96 -> E is for eyes.
64.71 -> Look for vision changes.
66.28 -> This could be blurred
vision, or vision loss
68.76 -> in one or both eyes.
70.95 -> F is for face.
72.67 -> Watch for droopiness on
either side of the face,
75.11 -> or ask if the person's face feels numb.
78.3 -> You can always ask them to
smile if you're unable to tell.
82.76 -> A stands for arm.
84.75 -> Check for weakness or
numbness in the arms or legs.
88.43 -> You can ask the person to raise their arms
90.6 -> to see if there are any issues.
93.49 -> S is for speech.
95.11 -> Listen for speech problems.
96.95 -> This might include trouble
getting the words out,
99.29 -> or slurred speech.
100.85 -> Ask the person to repeat an
easy sentence to verify this.
105.2 -> T, time. Don't hesitate.
107.96 -> Call 911 immediately.
110.69 -> Always call 911 to ensure
that the person is diagnosed
114.57 -> and treated quickly.
116.28 -> Why? While stroke treatments can be given
119.48 -> up to 24 hours after a person
starts to experience one,
123.13 -> they're more effective
when given earlier on.
126.19 -> So, when you call 911,
128.42 -> always let emergency
services know the last time
131.64 -> the patient appeared not
to have any symptoms.
135.26 -> And never drive someone to the hospital
137.31 -> if they're having a stroke.
138.57 -> Emergency services can
get them there faster,
141.35 -> and relay important
information to hospital staff.
145.07 -> So now you know the signs of a stroke,
147.92 -> just B.E F.A.S.T,
150 -> and you can help someone get
the care they need immediately.
154.349 -> (upbeat music)
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z_zKxSqgCo
