Скачать или смотреть 5 Warning Signs of a Stroke - Remember F.A.S.T. (Could Save a Life)

Could you recognize a stroke if someone was having one right in front of you? Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke. But if you know the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you could save their life.

In this video, we break down the 5 critical warning signs of stroke using the F.A.S.T. acronym - a simple test that everyone should know.

🚨 F.A.S.T. Stroke Warning Signs:
F - Face drooping (ask them to smile)
A - Arm weakness (ask them to raise both arms)
S - Speech difficulty (ask them to repeat a sentence)
T - Time to call 911 (if you see any signs, call immediately!)

🧠 What You'll Learn:
• The exact F.A.S.T. test for recognizing stroke
• Why "time is brain" (1.9 million brain cells die per minute!)
• Other stroke symptoms beyond F.A.S.T.
• What a TIA (mini-stroke) is and why it's dangerous
• Who is at highest risk for stroke
• How to prevent stroke
• Why calling 911 immediately is critical

⚠️ CRITICAL: If you see ANY stroke signs, call 911 immediately - even if symptoms seem to go away!

🏥 Additional Warning Signs:
• Sudden severe headache
• Sudden vision problems
• Sudden trouble walking or dizziness
• Sudden confusion

💊 Treatment Window:
• tPA (clot-buster) must be given within 3-4.5 hours
• Mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours (certain cases)
• EVERY MINUTE COUNTS - 1.9 million brain cells die per minute during stroke

🛡️ Stroke Risk Factors (Many Are Controllable!):
• High blood pressure (biggest risk factor)
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Obesity
• Age (55+)
• Atrial fibrillation
• Previous stroke/TIA

🥗 How to Reduce Your Risk:
• Control blood pressure
• Don't smoke
• Exercise regularly
• Eat healthy diet
• Maintain healthy weight
• Manage diabetes
• Treat atrial fibrillation
• Know your numbers

⚠️ What Is a TIA (Mini-Stroke)?
A TIA has the same symptoms as a stroke, but they go away within minutes to hours. This is a WARNING SIGN - 1 in 3 people who have a TIA will have a major stroke within a year, many within 48 hours. NEVER ignore a TIA - call 911 even if symptoms resolve!

📊 Stroke Facts:
• Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke
• Every 4 minutes, someone dies from stroke
• Stroke is the #5 cause of death
• Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability
• But stroke is largely preventable and treatable if caught early!

💡 Share This Video:
This information could save someone you love. Please share with:
• Elderly parents and grandparents
• Friends and family
• Anyone with stroke risk factors
• Everyone! Anyone can have a stroke.

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💬 Comment below: Have you or someone you know experienced a stroke? Share your story to help others recognize the signs.

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• CPR: How to Save a Life (Coming Soon)

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you suspect someone is having a stroke, call 911 immediately. Do not wait.

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