October 29 is World Stroke Day. Established by the World Stroke Organization in 2006, this day was designed to help spread public awareness of stroke risks and prevalence.
Stroke is the fourth most common cause of death in the U.S. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association encourage everyone to learn the F.A.S.T. stroke warning signs, which are:
F: Face drooping
A: Arm weakness
S: Speech difficulty
T: Time to call 911
Additional signs of a stroke include sudden trouble seeing, dizziness, confusion, severe headache and weakness on one side of the body.
To learn more about World Stroke Day, click here.
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