RICHMOND, Va. — Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day, a day created to bring awareness to the medical event that impacts nearly 800,000 people annually.
Doctors find that strokes can impact people of all ages when something causes blood to stop flowing to the brain. The American Heart Association finds that one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime.
Dr. Matthew Boyce with HCA Hospitals said it’s all about recognizing the signs of a stroke, which can be done through the acronym FAST. The F is for looking out for face drooping and numbness. The A is seeing if the person is having arm weakness. The S is about determining if there is slurring of words or difficulty speaking. Finally, the T is to tell you if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to call 911…