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Warning Signs and Risk Factors
KNOW THE SIGNS. ACT FAST. SAVE A LIFE.

Warning Signs

  • 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

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms.

Risk Factors

  • High blood pressure
  • Tobacco smoke
  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Previous heart attack or stroke
  • Family history of stroke
  • Obesity
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