With stroke, time is survival

What happened to my arm? Why can't I walk right? What's wrong with my mom's face? It's drooping on one side, and her words don't make sense.

Stroke affects someone about every 40 seconds in the U.S. Suddenly, life is changed.

Stroke occurs when your brain isn't getting enough blood flow, which deprives brain cells of oxygen. That decreased blood flow can be from bleeding in the brain or blockage of the arteries supply blood to your brain. Without oxygen, brain cells lose function. If the situation isn't quickly corrected, it can cause cell death and permanent disability.

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