Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble.

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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Do you have high blood pressure or take medication for high blood pressure?: * Do you smoke or have a long history of smoking?: * Do you have an irregular heartbeat?: * Do you have high cholesterol or take medication for high cholesterol?: * Do you have an immediate family (parent, sibling, or child) history of stroke or heart disease?: * Do you exercise less than 3 times per week, for 20 to 30 minutes at a time?: * Do you eat a diet high in saturated and/or animal fat?: * Are you over 50 years of age?: * Are You at Risk?