May is World Stroke Month

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One of the easiest ways to tell is someone is having a stroke is to remember the word FAST. By knowing the word, you will know the symptoms of stroke and how to respond quickly to help save a life.

 

Face – By asking the person to smile, you can tell immediately if one side of the face droops.

Arm – Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm drifts lower than the other.

Speech – Slurred speech is a symptom of stroke. Ask the person to repeat a single sentence.

Time – Call 911-Fast. Time may be the difference between life and death or even partial and full recovery.

 

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the Number 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

 

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.

 

Anyone can have a stroke, not just the elderly. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can help save someone’s life.

 

Thank you,

 

Denise Barkley

Office Professional

K-State Research and Extension, Harvey County

Courthouse, PO Box 583, Newton, KS 67114-0583

Phone: 316-284-6930 | [email protected]

Fax: 316-283-6183

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