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Brain Attack Center  
University of Maryland Stroke Center  
Nervous System Diseases

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke / Brain Attack

What are the warning signs of stroke?
Recognizing and responding to these symptoms right away, could save a life ... maybe even your own. Call 911 immediately if you see or are experiencing any of these symptoms:

  • sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg - especially along one side of the body
  • sudden confusion
  • sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye
  • sudden difficulty speaking or trouble understanding speech
  • sudden severe headache with no known cause
  • unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness, or sudden falls, especially with any of the other signs


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May 14, 2003


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