Slurred speech, confusion, or inability to speak clearly
T – Time to Call Emergency Services
Even if symptoms go away — call 911 immediately
⏱️ Every minute counts. Over 1.9 million brain cells die every minute during a stroke.
7 Key Signs That Could Signal a Coming Stroke
These can happen minutes, hours, or even days before a major stroke — especially after a TIA.
1. Sudden Confusion or Trouble Understanding Speech
Can’t follow a conversation
Mixes up words
Seems “out of it”
Often mistaken for dementia or fatigue — but onset is sudden.
2. Sudden Vision Problems
Blurry or blackened vision in one or both eyes
Double vision
Sudden loss of peripheral vision
️ May come and go — but always take it seriously.
3. Sudden Severe Headache
“Thunderclap” headache — intense pain out of nowhere
Often with nausea or vomiting
More common in hemorrhagic strokes
Not typical migraine — this hits instantly.
4. Dizziness, Loss of Balance, or Coordination
Stumbles when walking
