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    Do You Know the Signs of Stroke?

    Each year approximately 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, making stroke the number one cause of disability and the number three cause of death in America today.

    If identified and treated early, patients who suffer a stroke may recover with no residual affects from stroke. Receiving medical care from highly trained specialists, such as those at the Sutter East Bay Neuroscience Center, greatly increases the chances of full recovery.

    Learn to recognize stroke symptoms

    Using the easy mnemonic device "FAST" to remember stroke symptoms can help expedite medical and surgical stroke intervention, and increasing the chances of survival and a full recovery. If the stroke symptoms come on abruptly or are one-sided, CALL 911 immediately for emergency treatment.

    Think FAST Stroke Signs

    Watch the 3-minute animated video to learn the signs of stroke.


    If you would like to receive a "FAST" magnet, email your name, address, how you learned about the Neuroscience Center, and any other comments or questions you have to edeninfo@sutterhealth.org. Please put "FAST Magnet" in the subject line and we'll mail you a FAST magnet to keep handy.