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5 Key Facts About Strokes

Five short facts about strokes, plus the F.A.S.T. signs to watch for.

Two red icons: a head with a lightning bolt and a brain inside a gear.

Signs of stroke

  1. Face sagging
  2. Arm weakness
  3. Struggle to speak
  4. Time to get help

5 key facts about strokes

  1. Strokes kill cells in the brain by limiting oxygen.
  2. One type of stroke is from a clot, one type is from a burst, and another is from a blockage.
  3. 1 out of 4 people who have a stroke may have another.
  4. Work with a doctor to prevent another stroke.
  5. Act fast when you notice the signs of a stroke.