First Aid CPR

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04/19/2026

This is what can be happening when someone suddenly loses the ability to speak, move, or think clearly.

What you’re seeing is a stroke—specifically an ischemic stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain.

Normally, the brain receives a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood through its arteries. That flow keeps brain cells alive and functioning.

But when a vessel becomes blocked—

That supply stops.

That’s where this begins.

As the blockage occurs:
• Blood flow is cut off
• Brain tissue is deprived of oxygen
• Cells begin to fail

From this view, you can clearly see:
• A blocked blood vessel
• Areas of damaged brain tissue
• The contrast between healthy and affected regions

This isn’t just a temporary problem.

It’s loss of blood flow to critical brain tissue.

As it progresses:
• Brain cells begin to die
• Function is lost in that area
• Damage can become permanent

That’s when symptoms appear suddenly:
• Weakness on one side
• Slurred speech
• Facial drooping

And in more severe cases—
• Large areas of the brain can be affected
• Long-term disability can occur

This is a stroke—when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, leading to rapid loss of function.

04/18/2026

Not all strokes are the same—but both are deadly.

On the left: an Ischemic Stroke
A blood clot blocks an artery → brain tissue is starved of oxygen.

On the right: a Hemorrhagic Stroke
A vessel ruptures → bleeding destroys surrounding brain tissue.

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What both have in common:

• Sudden weakness on one side
• Slurred speech
• Facial droop
• Confusion
• Severe headache (more common in bleeding)

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Here’s the reality:

🧠 You lose ~1.9 million neurons every minute during a stroke

That’s why we say:
Time = Brain

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🚨 If you see this, act FAST:

F – Face drooping
A – Arm weakness
S – Speech difficulty
T – Time to call 911

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Acting F.A.S.T. can change a life. When you spot one of these stroke warning signs, call 911 right away.