What are the symptoms of a stroke?
Stroke happens suddenly but may be prevented by responding to the following warning signs immediately:

• sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body

• sudden difficulties with speech and understanding what others are saying

• sudden problems with vision -- dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye

• sudden dizziness

• sudden problems with walking

Another warning sign of stroke is called transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a "mini-stroke." A TIA can cause many of the same symptoms as a stroke, but TIA symptoms generally only last for a few minutes. Call for immediate medical assistance if you suspect a person is experiencing a transient ischemic attack, as TIAs may lead to stroke. Also call for immediate medical assistance is you suspect a person is experiencing a stroke.

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