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It is important for Minnesotans to know how to spot a stroke quickly and call 9-1-1. You can recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke by remembering to B.E. F.A.S.T. B—Balance loss, E—Eyesight changes, F – facial droop/numbness, A – arm weakness, S – speech difficulty, and T – time to call 9-1-1.

• Anyone can have a stroke, everyone should be ready.
• Quality stroke care begins by calling 911, there are important steps taken in the ambulance to increase the speed at which stroke treatment can begin.
• At a stroke-ready hospital, they are prepared to evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency treatment to patients with acute stroke symptoms. That is why we recommend ambulance services take stroke patients to the nearest stroke-designated hospital

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cardiovascular/data/stroke.html
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cardiovascular/cardio-dashboard/index.html
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cardiovascular/stroke/everysecondcounts.html

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