RISK FACTORS
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Overweight
Diabetes
Smoking
Personal
or Family History of
Heart Attack
Stroke
Vascular Disease
WARNING SIGNS
Think
F. A. S. T.
if you suspect problems,
according to the American
College of Emergency Physicians:
FACE
- observe any facial droop
- create a smile, is it even?
ARM
- close eyes and raise arms palms up
- one arm drifts away
SPEECH
- observe clarity or
slurring
- repeat "you can't teach an old dog new tricks."
TIME
- can one tell the time when looking at a clock?
- call 911 if symptoms persist after
a few minutes
