‘We Need to Go to the Hospital’: Stroke survivor encourages patients to act right away

(InvestigateTV) — Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke.

It’s a leading cause of serious long-term disability and death for Americans. The CDC stresses that early action is key.

The sooner you spot the signs and get help, the better chance you have of recovery.

Reporter Kari Beal introduces us to a South Carolina man who says he ignored his symptoms and doesn’t want you to do the same.