weak or numb or drifts downward when both arms are raised.
### S — Speech
Speech becomes slurred, strange, or difficult to understand.
### T — Time
Call emergency medical services immediately.
These are the warning signs promoted by the American Stroke Association for rapid stroke recognition.
## Why You Should Never Wait for Symptoms to Pass
Stroke treatment is highly time-sensitive.
When part of the brain loses adequate blood flow, brain cells can begin to die within minutes. Faster treatment can reduce brain damage and improve the chances of recovery.
Even if symptoms disappear, emergency assessment is still necessary because a TIA can look
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