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According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. The earlier someone seeks medical attention, the greater chance they will have for recovery.<\/p>\n

An easy way to know what to do during a stroke is to remember BE FAST. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Stroke<\/p>\n

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Dr. David Huang speaks about the signs of stroke in an interview with WCHL.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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