Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 2005 — Page 30

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005

STROKES ARE THE NUMBER-THREE KILLER

IN THIS COUNTRY, YET MANY PEOPLE DON'T EVEN KNOW

WHAT THEY ARE. THEY DON'T KNOW THAT MORE OF THE BRAIN CAN BE

SAVED IF A STROKE IS DETECTED AND TREATMENT IS RECEIVED IMMEDIATELY.

STROKES BEGIN WHEN A BLOOD VESSEL IN THE BRAIN BECOMES BLOCKED OR BURSTS.

WITH A STROKE, TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST.

BLOOD FLOW IS CUT OFF. TISSUE IS STARVED FOR OXYGEN, AND PARTS OF THE

BRAIN DIE. IF NOT TREATED QUICKLY, ABILITIES AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE CAN BE LOST.

LEARN TO SPOT THE WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE AT STROKEASSOCIATION.ORG

OR 1-888-4-STROKE, AND ACT QUICKLY. YOUR BRAIN IS YOUR MOST

PRIZED POSSESSION. GUARD IT WITH YOUR LIFE.

If you suddenly have or see any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately: Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes • Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Severe headache with no known cause

Learn more at StrokeAssociation.org or 1-888-4-STROKE.

.52004 American Heart Association Mode possible in part by a generoos grant from The Bughcr Foundation.

American Stroke Association.. A Division ot American flrB l-tean Association tJ.

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