When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Just as putting out a fire quickly can stop it from spreading, treating a stroke quickly can reduce damage to the brain. If you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of a stroke, you can act quickly and save a life—maybe even your own.
http://www.cdc.gov/stroke
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/programs/stroke_registry.htm
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