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Showing posts with label stroke signs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stroke signs. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

How to Survive a Stroke

Action Plan

Stroke Action Plan - If you notice the signs of stroke in yourself or someone else: 1.) Call 911 IMMEDIATELY - the most effective stroke treatment must be started within 3 hours. 2.) DO NOT take aspirin. Unlike with heart attack, aspiring can make strokes worse. 3.) Bring with you a list of medications you are taking and ones you are allergic to.

Know the Symptoms
To insure you receive prompt treatment and have the best chance for a positive outcome, it is crucial that both you and your loved ones know how to recognize stroke symptoms before anything happens. Since stroke is a brain injury, someone who has suffered one may be confused and unable to take the necessary steps themselves.

deborah koval
Survive a Stroke