Signs of a stroke can range from a motor deficit, a deviating mouth, an arm that does not rise well, difficulty expressing oneself, visual disturbances or numbness in a limb. They are often lateralized, meaning that they appear only on one side of the body.
Symptoms of Cerebral Vascular Disease
Every year in France, 140 000 people are struck by a stroke. It is important that everyone be able to react quickly to these symptoms.
In the stroke field, it is often said that "time is the brain". Early diagnosis and rapid treatment reduce mortality by 30% and limit the severity of injuries.
It is one of the rare pathologies, like myocardial infarction, where it is essential to contact the emergency department directly (SAMU 15 or firefighters) for the first signs.
When the person is unable to smile, raise one arm or repeat a simple phrase, emergency responders should be alerted as soon as possible. One of these 3 symptoms, if not explained by another pathology, is the diagnosis of stroke.
