Cleveland Clinic's Mobile Stroke Units deliver treatment fast

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Cleveland Clinic's Mobile Stroke Units deliver treatment fast
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When someone is having a stroke, time is critical. The more minutes that pass, the more likely the chance of brain injury, disability or even death. Cleveland Clinic's Mobile Stroke Units bring stroke care directly to the patient, greatly reducing the time between dispatch and treatment. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Tiffany Tarpley spoke to a man who received stroke treatment in 10 minutes from a mobile stroke unit.Mike Wiertel suffered a stroke on January 25, 2022.

Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs of stroke:B - Balance: Is the person suddenly having trouble with balance or coordination?E - Eyes: Is the person experiencing suddenly blurred or double vision?F - Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? A - Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? S - Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? T - Time to call 911: If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 911...

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