First aid for stroke: What do you do?
Last reviewed Sat 19 August 2017
By Jayne Leonard
Reviewed by Carissa Stephens, RN, CCRN, CPN
Understanding what to do when someone suffers a stroke can make a significant difference to their chances of survival or recovery.
A stroke is a medical emergency. Quick intervention may increase a person's chance of survival and reduce the risk of long-term disability.
Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or limited. Each year, over 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke - that's about one every 40 seconds.
If someone is having a stroke, quick action is vital. Call 911 immediately or have someone else make the call.
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