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Stroke Quiz

NEED IMMEDIATE TREATMENT?

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Do you know all the key facts about stroke? Test your knowledge with our quiz during Stroke Awareness Month to make sure you're informed. Remember, with stroke, every second counts!

1. What is a stroke?
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2. What happens during a stroke?
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3. Why is a stroke dangerous?
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4. What does the “F” in BE FAST stand for?
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5. What should you do if you notice stroke symptoms?
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6. A stroke happens in the brain.
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7. Brain cells can survive a long time without oxygen during a stroke.
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8. Speech difficulty can be a sign of a stroke.
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9. Loss of balance is not related to stroke symptoms.
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10. Every second counts during a stroke.
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Know the Signs of Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency. Use BE FAST to recognize the warning signs of a stroke:

Balance - Loss of balance
Eyes - Vision impairment
Face - Drooping face
Arms - Loss of strength in arms
Speech - Difficulty speaking
Time - Call 9-1-1 immediately!

El accidente cerebrovascular es una emergencia del cerebro.

RÁPIDO

Rostro caído. 
Alteración del equilibrio. 
Pérdida de fuerze en el brazo o una pierna. 
Impedimento visual repentino. 
Dificultad para hablar. 
Obten auda. Llama al 911.