You should call 911 immediately if you have these subtle stroke symptoms

Talk about a brain teaser. While the obvious signs of a stroke are easy to spot, there are several subtle symptoms that can slip under the radar.But don’t let them deceive you.“All symptoms of stroke, no matter how severe or how long they last, are important,” Dr.

Laura Stein, a vascular neurologist, educator and stroke health services researcher at Mount Sinai, told The Post. Stein broke down the red flags you should never ignore — and explained why calling an ambulance isn’t just smart, it could be the difference between walking out of the hospital or never walking again.It’s a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is cut off, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients.This disruption can occur either from a blockage, such as a blood clot, or from bleeding within the brain.There’s also a mini-stroke, called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which involves a temporary disruption of blood flow that mimics stroke symptoms but usually resolves within a few hours or days.But don’t be lulled into a false sense of calm by the “mini” label.

Stein said that the stakes are “incredibly high,” warning that people who experience a TIA are at a “very high risk” of having a full-blown stroke — both in the short and long term — if left untreated.Stein said sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body is one of the most obvious signs of a stroke.“For instance, someone may suddenly experience drooping of the face, difficulty lifting their arm, and difficulty lifting their leg,” she explained. Another alarming symptom is sudden difficulty speaking, understanding or communicating.“This could be slurred speech, words that sound like gibberish, or apparent confusion with difficulty finding words or understanding what is being communicated,” Stein said. Some stroke symptoms fly under the radar.Stein said dizziness, imbalance or incoordination — think drunk without drinking — could all be warning signs.Changes in v...