Tuesday, October 29, 2019

TODAY IS WORLD STROKE DAY-1 in 4 stroke survivors has another, and their risk increases over time. Empower your patients to make small changes to reduce their risk. Use our checklist to start the conversation.

American Stroke Association

Did you know that 1 in 4 people worldwide will have a stroke? The good news is - you have the power to reduce your risk. Start with small changes to improve your brain health.

Learn about healthy habits you can take to prevent stroke

Here are some steps you can take that may help you prevent stroke:

Face Drooping

DOES ONE SIDE OF THE FACE DROOP OR IS IT NUMB?

Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

Arm Weakness

Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech

IS SPEECH SLURRED?

Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue."

Time to Call 9-1-1

If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.

Additional Signs of Stroke

With stroke, it’s crucial to act quickly, to increase chances of recovery. If someone shows any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, and loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Further warning signs and symptoms