BE STROKE WISE!

Learn the Signs:

• numbness, weakness, or paralysis in face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes
• difficulty speaking or understanding simple statements
• loss of balance or coordination when combined with another sign

Reduce Your Risk:

• control your blood pressure
• find out if you have heart disease, especially an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AF).
• find out if you have carotid artery disease
• find out if you have diabetes
• don’t smoke
• lower your cholesterol
• limit your alcohol use
• control your weight

Follow your doctor’s orders if you have already had signs of a previous stroke.

Stroke is an Emergency!

If you experience any signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately