As we come to the end of “STROKE AWARENESS MONTH”, we remind everyone of the importance of knowing the signs & symptoms of a Stroke and Brain Aneurysm rupture:
- Sudden onset, severe thunderclap, “WORST HEADACHE OF YOUR LIFE”
- Loss of Balance
- Loss of Eyesight or pain behind eye
- Facial Drooping
- Arm Weakness
- Speech Difficulty
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stiff neck or neck pain
Strokes are the No. 1 cause of disability and the No. 4 cause of death in the United States. THIS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY – SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. Remember: W H O L – B E F A S T.
