Phone Call
Want to reach out and call someone to share this potentially lifesaving information? Here is a little content to get your conversation started.
HI, I AM HELPING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT TAKE 2 TO SAVE 2. THIS INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING AWARENESS OF STROKE BY TAKING TWO MINUTES TO REACH OUT TO TWO PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT AND TELLING THEM ABOUT STROKE RISK FACTORS AND WARNING SIGNS.
DO YOU KNOW THE STROKE RISK FACTORS? DO YOU KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE? IT'S SIMPLE TO LEARN MORE, VISIT POWER TO END STROKE DOT ORG. YOU WILL FIND EMPOWERING HEALTH INFORMATION. CHECK IT OUT, THEN PASS IT ON!
STROKE RISK FACTORS
Stroke risk factors that can be changed, treated or controlled are:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Smoking
STROKE WARNING SIGNS
Stroke is a medical emergency; call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of the following:
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Confusion
- Trouble speaking or understanding
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Difficulty walking
- Dizziness
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Severe headache with no known cause
