Stroke Symptoms
Stroke symptoms may include:
- Slurred speech or inappropriate words
- Difficulty understanding others
- Numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
- Blurred or impaired vision
- Facial droop
- Dizziness
- Loss of balance
- Decreased consciousness
- Severe headache
What to do if a stroke is suspected
Any person who believes he or she may be experiencing a stroke should call 911 immediately! EMS and air transport responders work with ARSCN to rapidly transport stroke victims.
Not all symptoms are present in every instance of stroke.
If you have additional questions about strokes or stroke symptoms, please contact Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.