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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

IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE

EXPERIENCING A STROKE, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!

NOT ALL SYMPTOMS ARE PRESENT IN EVERY STROKE.

EMS and AIR TRANSPORT RESPONDERS WORK WITH ARSCN

TO RAPIDLY TRANSPORT STROKE VICTIMS.

If you have questions, please call the Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.

For more information about strokes, stroke prevention, treatment options and more, please visit the websites listed below.

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