How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S.T.

Stroke is a disease in which blood circulation to the brain is disturbed, resulting in sudden deterioration of physical and language functions.

Strokes can be caused either by a clot, blocking the blood flow a part of the brain (ischemic stroke), or by the rupture of a vessel in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). A stroke can occur suddenly!
Just in case, remember FAST (quick action).
- Face: Half of the face does not move/cannot move. mouth does not move well
- Arms: Can't raise arms/strength
- Speech: Can't speak words, can't understand words
- Time: Stroke is a race against time. In the case of cerebral infarction, some treatments can only be given up to 4 hours after the onset. If you have any of the above F.A.S symptoms, call an ambulance immediately.

The face, arms, and speech are the most common stroke symptoms, but following ones can also occur:
- Sudden numbness appearing in parts of the body / dulling senses / loss of strength.
- Inability to speak or hear words
- Dizziness, falling for no reason
- Sudden loss of vision (either unilateral or bilateral)
- A severe or unusual headache
- Difficulty swallowing food and drink

Also, if the above symptoms occur but go away on their own within minutes to hours, they may be precursors to a stroke called transient cerebral ischemia (TIA). Think of it as a warning that a stroke with residual sequelae will occur, and see a doctor immediately.

If you or someone close to you experience the warning signs of a stroke, call an ambulance immediately.
Prompt treatment from the onset of symptoms can increase the survival rate and avoidance of sequelae.

Please contact us immediately in case of suspicion of stroke. Our ambulances are always standby for emergency situations. Our clinic is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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