MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strokecenter.org says stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Navicent Health Stroke Coordinator Denise Goings notes almost every 40 seconds someone is having a stroke.
Goings adds symptoms of stroke are:
- Sudden weakness in the body
- Trouble speaking
- Blurred/loss of vision
- Loss of balance
- Headaches
For more advice, Goings suggests visiting with your family doctor.