What You Know May Save Your Life Stroke Awareness Message
What you know may save your life. More than 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Recognize signs and act fast as strokes are medical emergencies. Ischemic strokes occur when a clot blocks brain blood flow. hemorrhagic strokes occur when a vessel ruptures. Delays cost brain tissue and recovery.
ACE Call 911 and get to the hospital immediately
A health caution emphasizes quick action for emergencies with guidance to dial 911 and seek immediate medical care, alongside notes on risk factors such as tobacco use smoking alcohol use obesity and physical inactivity.
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