Chapters Transcript Video Signs of Stroke What are the signs of a stroke? Dr. Shlee Song shares what to look for and what to do if you suspect someone is having a stroke. So stroke happens suddenly and it's the abrupt onset of symptoms. So there's some disruption of blood flow to the brain. And about 80% of the time it's due to lack of blood flow getting to certain areas of the brain. But in the other 20% of the time it could be because of a burst blood vessel. So there's bleeding in the brain and there's a disruption of blood flow. The acronym that I like to use is be fast all of a sudden you're trying to walk and your balance is off. That's the B. E. Is your eyes. So any sudden loss of vision or double vision? That's a sign and symptom of stroke. So face that's the f sudden droopy face that's concerning for stroke and you should be evaluated right away. A is for arms. So if you have sudden onset of arm weakness and then speech. So difficulties talking or your speeches slurring and then time is brain. So get to the emergency room as quickly as possible for an evaluation. Yeah. Created by
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