Stroke & COVID-19
Studies have linked COVID-19 patients to strokes.
The most important thing to do if you think someone is having a stroke is
act F. A.S.T.
act F. A.S.T.
Use the letters in "F.A.S.T." to spot stroke signs and know when to call 9-1-1.
Face Drooping
Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven or lopsided?
Arm Weakness
Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech
Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Time to Call 9-1-1
If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.
Additional Symptoms of Stroke
If someone shows any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or emergency medical services immediately.
Sudden Numbness
Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden Confusion
Sudden CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech
Sudden Trouble Seeing
Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes
Sudden Trouble Walking
Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden Severe Headache
Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause
