What Is Cerebrovascular Accident?
7. Speech
The third letter in the acronym addresses speech. Speaking is one of the most natural things that we can do, and it comes to us with us barely having to think about it. If there was something wrong with our brains, however, then even speaking can become difficult for us.
If you do suspect somebody has suffered from a stroke, then try and have the patient to say a simple sentence. You can try saying something yourself and asking the patient to repeat it. If they are speaking with slurred speech as though they are drunk then it is not a good sign.
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