Every moment you wait increases that person’s risk of permanent disability. You should also call 911 if someone you’re with might be having a stroke.
Please take me to the nearest stroke treatment center as quickly as possible.” If you think you might be having a stroke, don’t wait, note the time, call 911, and say, Just a few hours can make the difference between recovery or learning to walk and talk all over again-or worse still-death. A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Every second counts if you or someone you love is having a stroke.