neurological symptom, seek emergency medical help immediately.
If the symptoms disappear before help arrives, the person should still receive urgent medical evaluation.
It’s also useful to remember the acronym FAST:
F — Face: Is one side of the face drooping?
A — Arms: Is one arm weak or numb?
S — Speech: Is speech slurred or unusual?
T — Time: Call emergency medical services immediately.
Other sudden symptoms, including vision problems, severe dizziness, or loss of coordination, can also occur with stroke and should not be dismissed.
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