If you think someone may be having a stroke:
1. **Call emergency services immediately**
2. **Note the time symptoms started**
3. **Keep the person safe and seated if possible**
4. **Do not give food, drink, or medication unless instructed by medical professionals**
5. **Stay calm and monitor the person until help arrives**
Do not try to drive long distances or wait for the symptoms to pass. Emergency medical teams can begin urgent care sooner.
## Stroke Risk Factors to Know
Some people are at greater risk of stroke than others. Common risk factors include:
