Avoid offering anything by mouth. Medication, such as aspirin, could hurt the person more. Strokes can impair swallowing, and ...

Sometimes the signs that someone is having a stroke are hard to spot. According to the American Heart Association, some ...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, “a stroke can occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden bleeding in the brain.” If the affected person was ...

call 911 and tell the dispatcher you suspect a stroke. If you’re unsure of the signs, use the FAST test: If the affected person was found alone, Kelley A. Humbert, MD, assistant professor of ...

3. Perform CPR if needed Most stroke patients don’t need CPR, but if the person is unconscious and not breathing, start CPR immediately after calling 911. The dispatcher can guide you through ...