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Recognizing Stroke

Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke. That’s one stroke every 40 seconds. For every person that dies from stroke, more than 5 times that many will survive, and for them the physical damage it causes can be enormous.

Stroke is an emergency. It can happen to anyone – at any age and any time. Learn the warning signs of a stroke and help save a life.

Stroke is an emergency and getting help and treatment is extremely important. Learn how to quickly identify stroke by using the FAST test.

If you or someone you know is experiencing stroke symptoms, CALL 9-1-1 immediately. Every minute matters!

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