What are signs that of a stroke?

Several: Sudden onset of problems speaking, confusion, and muscle weakness can often be signs of a stroke. It is very important that you go to the emergency department asap if this happens. The faster one is evaluated & treated, the more likely it will be successful.

Sudden sp.,gait diff: The lay person thinks sudden diff. In comm., gait; however, though rarer the effect of a denial of o2 from thrombosis--or even the rarer embolism (even a-v malformation, infection, altitude and on) will present depending on what part of the brain is effected.Usually it is as initially described, but zebras can occur.Tx. Of acute ma.

F.A.S.T.: F = new onset facial weakness on one side, the mouth or the eye droops (smiling shows this up). A = new onset arm weakness (you cant hold one of your arms up or lift it properly. S = speech problems, new slurring or difficulty finding the name for common objects e.g. pen, chairs, keys. T = Urgent treatment in hospital is required. Call ambulance.