How Do I know if I am Having a Second Stroke?
About 1 in 4 people, 25% who have had a stroke will have another stroke*. It’s important to be able to identify the warning signs.
Citation
Sudha Seshadri, Alexa Beiser, Margaret Kelly-Hayes, Carlos S. Kase, Rhoda Au, William B. Kannel and Philip A. Wolf. Originally published 5 Jan 2006 https://doi.org/10.1161/01.STR.0000199613.38911.b2Stroke. 2006;37:345–350
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Only a health professional can determine if you are having another stroke. If you are having a new stroke, every second matters. Call 9-1-1 and seek emergency care for a possible stroke if you experience the following symptoms:
BEFAST
Recognize the signs of a stroke
Balance
Sudden loss of balance
Is it suddenly hard to stand up and walk in a straight line without feeling like you might fall? Do you suddenly feel very dizzy?
Eyes
Sudden change in vision in one or both eyes
Is it suddenly very hard to see out of one eye? Do you have new double vision?
Face
The face droops on one side
Is your face drooping on one side, especially around your mouth?
Arm
New arm weakness or numbness on one side
Do you have a new weakness in your arm?
Speech
New slurred or confused speech
Is your speech slurred or are you not making sense when you try to talk?
Time
It’s TIME to call 9-1-1
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms immediately call 911. Do not drive yourself or have someone drive you to the hospital. Time is important. An EMT can get you life-saving treatment the fastest.
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