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▍Smile, raise your hand,and say hello 3 essential steps to treating strokes as soon as possible
A stroke can happen quickly and the effectsmay be extremely serious, but we can usesimple screening methods to detect any early signs.
Remember these three key steps :
•Smile:Check whether the two sides of your face are symmetrical, if one side appears to hang lower that is a warning sign.
•Raise your arms:Try to hold up both arms at the same time, if you can’t hold up one arm seek immediate medical attention
•Say hello:Slurred speech or having difficulty expressing ideas could be a sign of a stroke
If you discover anything out of the ordinary immediately call the emergency services at “119,” and record at what time the symptoms started. There is a critical 3-hour windowfor treatment. If you require interpretation services call the 1955 Hotline for assistance.