Work F.A.S.T. to save yourself or a loved one from stroke
One in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime, yet many people unaware of the signs. Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn was one of them.
Judge Blackburn had just finished a sentencing hearing in May 2021, when she stopped to speak with a colleague and began experiencing symptoms without realizing it. She credits that encounter with saving her life.
World Stroke Awareness Day on Oct. 29.
KPRC 2 News Today spoke with Judge Blackburn about how the F.A.S.T. test can help you learn to recognize the signs of stroke. Watch the interview in the video player above.