Penza told how to recognize a stroke

To suspect a stroke helps a simple test W.D.A.R.

Ask the person to smile: If one corner of the mouth is lowered, it is an alarming sign.

Then ask to raise both hands and take a deep breath - a disobedient hand, sudden hiccups or downed breath should alert.

Let me give you your name or repeat a short phrase: a slurred “porridge in the mouth” or a misunderstanding of speech is also a symptom. For any of these signs, call 103 or 112 immediately.

The key rule is “time equals brain”: doctors have about 4.5 hours to administer a blood clot-dissolving drug or perform surgery. A delay of just half an hour can cost a person the ability to dress and service themselves.

Even at the age of 25, it is useful to know your blood pressure, check cholesterol and sugar once a year, take 8-10 thousand steps. Do not ignore sudden dizziness or numbness of the face and arm that has gone away in 10 minutes: this can be a transient ischemic attack, and a visit to a neurologist cannot be postponed.