Act FAST for Stroke - CoxHealth Music Video

A stroke is an attack on the brain. By knowing the warning signs, it is possible to treat the disease. If you feel numbness in your FACE, weakness in your ARM and your SPEECH becomes slurred, TIME is of the essence. Call 911 immediately. Quick diagnosis and treatment can stop a brain attack in progress or greatly minimize the effects. The longer you wait, the more extensive the damage to your brain will be. If given within three hours of the first symptom, there is an FDA-approved clot-buster medication that may reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.

The nationally recognized CoxHealth Stroke Center specializes in preventing and minimizing the debilitating effects of stroke, offering immediate access to the region's most aggressive stroke intervention techniques and services. When stroke happens, choosing the right hospital could save your life.

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