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future stroke.
Here are the warning signs everyone—especially adults with cardiovascular risk factors—should recognize.
- Sudden Weakness or Numbness on One Side
One of the most recognizable warning signs is sudden weakness, numbness, or paralysis affecting the:
Face
Arm
Leg
It typically occurs on one side of the body.
A person might suddenly drop an object, have difficulty lifting one arm, or notice that one side of the face feels numb.
Sudden one-sided weakness or numbness is a major warning sign of both TIA and stroke.
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