A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. Brain cells begin to die within minutes, making immediate medical attention critical.
F – Face Drooping: Is one side of the face numb or drooping? Ask the person to smile.
A – Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask them to raise both arms—does one drift downward?
S – Speech Difficulty: Is their speech slurred or hard to understand? Can they repeat a simple sentence?
T – Time to Call 911: If any of these signs are present, call emergency services immediately.
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding
Vision changes in one or both eyes
Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Dr. Marinkovich and our team focus on stroke prevention through:
Blood pressure and cholesterol management
Diabetes screening and treatment
Smoking cessation support
Nutrition and physical activity counseling
Regular check-ups to catch risk factors early
Every second counts—know the signs and act FAST.
Call 425-899-2525 to schedule your stroke risk screening today.
