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Does one arm drift downward?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speech Difficulty<\/strong>: Ask them to repeat a simple sentence. Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time to Call 9-1-1<\/strong>: If someone shows these symptoms, even if they go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you can report when the symptoms first appeared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to review the common warning signs of stroke so that you&#8217;ll be able to act F.A.S.T during an emergency. Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or feel numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the smile uneven? 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