E very 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. It is the nation's third leading cause of death, and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability.

Get immediate medical attention if you or someone near you experiences any of the following symptoms:

· 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 walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

· Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

· Suddden, severe headache with no known cause.