Arkansas stroke survivor raises awareness of little-known symptom [Video]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – When thinking of the symptoms of a stroke, a few things may come to mind, like slurred speech, facial droop and arm weakness. There’s another lesser-known indicator that could be a clue that something’s wrong, though, and that small change could make all the difference.

The signs of a stroke are spelled out in BE FAST: changes in balance, eyesight, the face, arms, or speech, all indicating it’s time to call 911.

When Michael Capoot found himself in Florida, it wasn’t anything unusual. As an avid traveler, Capoot is used to exploring new and interesting places with his family. What was unusual was what happened to him while taking in the scenery.

“I was looking at a sign,” Capoot remembered, “and the word was ‘sun cruiser’ but I only saw ‘cruiser.’”

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He figured it was just a temporary lapse in vision …