Signs of Stroke

• The signs of stroke come on suddenly
  
• There might be one or more signs
  
  The signs include:
  • Numbness, weakness or paralysis down one side of the body
  • Drooping mouth or eyelid
  • Floppy arm or leg
  • Slurred speech
  • Problems getting words out
  • Not understanding what people are saying
  • Blurred vision or loss of sight
  • Confusion
  • Very bad headache

Use “FAST”

A simple test to see if there is a stroke or TIA

Check with the Face – Arm – Speech – Test

F -   weakness in the face. Can you smile? Is the mouth or eye
      drooped?
A-  arm weakness. Can you move both arms?
S - speech problems. Can you speak clearly and understand what
     people are saying?
T - test these signs

If you have any of these signs

• Call the ambulance
• Go to hospital as quickly as possible