Stroke Symptoms
Getting immediate medical care for stroke symptoms is critical.
It can mean the difference between complete recovery and a lifetime of serious disability.
Look for any of the following:
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face
- Slurred speech
- Sudden numbness or weakness of an arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking
- Dizziness
- Loss of balance
- Loss of coordination
Spot the Signs of a Stroke (B-E-F-A-S-T Method)
AtlantiCare uses the BEFAST acronym to help identify stroke symptoms. If you or someone you know experiences any of the following symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.