To say your parents and loved ones are very special to you is an understatement.

FAST is an acronym commonly used as a reference for identifying stroke symptoms.

Next, make certain the person is okay.

mother, daughter demonstrating how to recognize the signs of a stroke in a loved one

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If they are standing, get them to lie or sit down to prevent them from falling.

If you’re trained to perform CPR, do so if they become unconscious and stop breathing.

Each minute translates to the loss of more brain cells.

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Experiencing a TIA puts someone at greater risk of enduring a stroke.

Heart attacks and ischemic strokes occur when blood flow is lacking.

Actual bleeding in the brain is known as a hemorrhagic stroke.

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