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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
First aid while you get help:
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts. Fast treatment can save brain tissue and life. Symptoms: Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty — Time to call for help. Also sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing or walking, or a severe sudden headache. Call 102 at the first FAST sign. Do not give food or drink, and do not wait. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts. Fast treatment can save brain tissue and life.
Sources: World Health Organization
Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty — Time to call for help. Also sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing or walking, or a severe sudden headache.
Sources: US CDC
High blood pressure is the biggest risk; also smoking, diabetes, irregular heartbeat and high cholesterol.
Sources: World Health Organization
There is no home treatment. Note the time symptoms started and get to an emergency hospital immediately — some treatments only work within a few hours.
Sources: US CDC
Call 102 at the first FAST sign. Do not give food or drink, and do not wait.
Sources: US CDC
Control blood pressure, don't smoke, manage diabetes and cholesterol, and stay active.
Sources: World Health Organization
Know which nearby hospital has stroke/CT services before an emergency — the health hub's nearby-care list can help.
Sources: World Health Organization
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