Early recognition of stroke is critical to avoid severe damage to your brain and potential long-term disability.  The earlier you identify a stroke, the sooner you can receive treatment to reverse it or minimize damage.  Every minute counts! If you notice a sudden onset of one or more of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately:

•  Sudden weakness or numbness in your face, arm or leg on one side of your body
  
• Sudden severe headache, with no known cause
  
• Sudden dimness, blurring or loss of vision, especially in one eye
  
• Loss of speech, trouble talking or understanding others
  
• Sudden unexplained dizziness or a sudden fall