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What are the signs of stroke?

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Each year , more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke.

Strokes occur when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.

The FAST acronym is a widely used and effective shorthand that's helpful for remembering the most common stroke symptoms.

Not all strokes are immediately apparent.

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