If you or someone around you suffers a sudden, severe headache (”The worst in your life.”) with no other cause, immediately followed by loss of consciousness or passing out, call 911.
Severe, sudden headache followed by unconsciousness indicates a stroke due to bleeding rather than a clot.
If you have any of these warning signs or symptoms or observe them in someone else, call 911 immediately.
Other symptoms include the following. Call 911 if you have any of these symptoms.
A stroke occurs when the blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. Any abilities controlled by the affected brain area are lost, including memory and muscle control.
The level of impact of a stroke depends on its location and the amount of damage caused.
Nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. In fact, a stroke happens to someone every 40 seconds. Every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke, and it is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also the leading cause of adult disability in the nation.
However, up to 80% of strokes are preventable. Regular visits to your primary healthcare provider to monitor your blood pressure, blood chemistry, and weight can identify some of the common health issues leading to stroke.
Never hesitate to call us or visit our facilities. If you have any concerns, no matter how small you may think they are, we will be happy to help.
Our Emergency & Urgent Care Centers are open 24/7 to treat strokes.