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Risk Factors for Stroke:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Heavy alcohol use
- Physical inactivity or obesity
- Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
- Family history of stroke
- Previous TIA or stroke
Signs of a Stroke: Remember BE-FAST
| B | Balance – Sudden dizziness or loss of coordination. |
| E | Eyes – Sudden vision problems, blurred or double vision. |
| F | Face drooping – One side of the face droops or is numb? Ask the person to smile and notice if the smile is uneven. |
| A | Arm weakness – Sudden weakness in an arm or leg, often on one side. |
| S | Speech difficulty – Trouble speaking, slurred speech, or difficulty understanding. |
| T | Time to call 9-1-1. Act immediately if you see any of these signs. |
