When you think about likely candidates for stroke, you probably don't picture a fit, healthy 24 year old woman. But, as this video from the American Heart Association shows, stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Luckily for Brianne Cassidy, her family (including her dog!) and the stroke team at Swedish Medical Center worked FAST to not only save her life, but also allow her to recover with no lasting deficits.
Since roughly 2 million brain cells die every minute when someone is having a stroke, time is critically important. If you notice Face drooping, Arm weakness, or Speech difficulty, it's Time to call 911.
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