Stroke Prevention Day: Recognizing the signs, symptoms of stroke

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Today is "Stroke Prevention Day," a time for everyone to remember the signs of stroke, which is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States.

Stroke is a medical emergency where every second counts. Remember the warning signs of stroke with the acronym "BE FAST."

• B is for balance
• E is for eyes
• F is for face drooping.
• A is for arm weakness.
• S is for speech difficulty
• T is for time to call 9-1-1

"The good thing with stroke is basically it is something we can reverse, which means we can prevent permanent disability and we can improve the quality of life. so if one identifies stroke it is crucial to call 911 and get to the right hospital at the right time," Dr. Rahul Jadhav of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Desert Regional Medical Center.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.

Click here for more information on the signs of stroke and what to do.