When you suspect signs of a stroke, Call 9-1-1. This will start the fastest response to address treatment.
Our 24/7 stroke care services at Western Reserve Hospital are well-equipped to handle emergency stroke situations with precision and speed when time matters most.
HOW TO IDENTIFY A STROKE: B.E.F.A.S.T
- Balance — Loss of Balance, Dizziness
- Eyes — Double/Blurred Vision or Loss of Vision
- Face Drooping — Is one side of the face drooping or numb? Is the person's smile uneven?
- Arm Weakness — Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one drift downward?
- Speech Difficulty — Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand?
- Time to Call 9-1-1 — If a person show any of these signs, even temporarily, get them to a hospital immediately.
Check the time so you can tell the paramedics or physician when the symptoms first appeared.