A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to a part of the brain becomes clogged or bursts. When this occurs, the nerve cells in that part of the brain can no longer work the right way. Every part of the brain controls a specific part of the body. The part of the brain that is affected by the blockage or bleeding will determine what deficits appear (for example, trouble speaking, walking or numbness and weakness).
Strokes are often preventable. And a big percentage of the ones that happen are treatable with the right care, right away. It’s a matter of knowing what to do, taking action and spreading the word.
Use the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. for recognizing a stroke:
- B – Balance: Watch for sudden loss of balance
- E – Eyes: Check for vision loss
- F – Face: Look for an uneven smile
- A – Arm: Check if one arm is weak
- S – Speech: Listen for slurred speech
- T – Time: Call 9-1-1 right away
Quick action is key!
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