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2. First Aid for Stroke: What You Should Know - Healthline

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   First Aid for Stroke. If you or someone else is having a stroke, the first step is to call emergency medical services. Then you can perform first aid, such as CPR, if needed. During a stroke, time ...

3. Cerebrovascular Accident: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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   Symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident. The quicker you can get a diagnosis and treatment for a stroke, the better your prognosis will be. For this reason, it’s important to understand and ...

4. What to Do When Someone Is Having a Stroke - Healthline

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   Do use the word “stroke.”. When you call 911 and request help, notify the operator that you suspect the person is having a stroke. Paramedics will be better prepared to help them, and the ...

5. What Is a Stroke? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

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   The most common symptoms of a stroke are: Weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body. Loss of vision or dimming (like a curtain falling) in one or both eyes. Loss of ...

6. What to Do When You Spot a Stroke - WebMD

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   Here's how you can help: Stay on the phone with the 911 operator and follow their directions. If the person is conscious, try to get them on their side with the head supported and slightly raised ...

7. Stroke Diagnosis: Exams, Tests, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Check if you feel numb or weak in any part of your body. See if you have trouble with your vision or speech. Do a physical exam, take your blood pressure, and listen to your heart. Your doctor ...