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2. 'I Almost Died of a Stroke At Age 43—Here's the First ... - AOL

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   They are the “F.A.S.T.” warning signs, which stand for Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, and Time to Call 911. Other symptoms can include numbness in the face, arm, or leg ...

3. Transient ischemic attack - Wikipedia

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   A transient ischemic attack (TIA), commonly known as a mini-stroke, is a minor stroke whose noticeable symptoms usually end in less than an hour. A TIA causes the same symptoms associated with a stroke, such as weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden dimming or loss of vision, difficulty speaking or understanding language, slurred speech, or confusion.

4. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   A mnemonic to remember the warning signs of stroke is FAST (facial droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call emergency services), [35] as advocated by the Department of Health (United Kingdom) and the Stroke Association, the American Stroke Association, and the National Stroke Association (US).

5. Your biggest questions about strokes, answered - AOL

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   General weakness. Nausea or vomiting. If you think someone might be having a stroke, remember the FAST test: Face: Ask the person to smile and notice if one side of the face droops. Arms: Ask the ...

6. Lacunar stroke - Wikipedia

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   Lacunar stroke or lacunar cerebral infarct (LACI) is the most common type of ischemic stroke, resulting from the occlusion of small penetrating arteries that provide blood to the brain's deep structures. Patients who present with symptoms of a lacunar stroke, but who have not yet had diagnostic imaging performed, may be described as having ...

7. Knowing the Signs of Stroke - AOL

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   May 19—(Family Features) Stroke can happen to anyone — it happens to more than 800,000 people every year in the United States. Knowing the signs of stroke and how to prevent it can help ...