About Stroke
Recognising Stroke
Learn to recognise the symptoms and save a life
Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 111 immediately if you find yourself – or see anyone else – suffering from any of the symptoms below. Not all strokes are sudden and incapacitating. The sooner medical attention is received, the less damage a stroke will cause.
Is it a Stroke? Act FAST. Call 111.
Face - SMILE(is one side droopy?)Arms - RAISE
BOTH ARMS
(is one side
weak?) Speech - SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (slurred? Unable
to?) Time - Lost time could be lost brain, get to hospital FAST
Stroke is a medical emergency
Stroke Foundation of N.Z. Inc (National office)
P O Box 12482
L1, Federation House
95-99 Molesworth Street
WELLINGTON
Tel: 04 472 8099
0800 STROKE (0800 78 76 53)
E-mail: strokenz@stroke.org.nz
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