When it comes to strokes, every minute it takes a person to get medical help can mean precious resources to the brain are being depleted. But how do you know when someone is having a stroke? In some ...
A stroke can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, but certain individuals are at higher risk. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage.
Waiting for stroke symptoms to go away is never an option. When it comes to a stroke, time matters. Immediate action can prevent brain damage, long-term disability and death. Remember BE FAST and call ...
Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.
A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - World Stroke Awareness Day is approaching on Oct. 29, and the American Stroke Association is emphasizing the importance of recognizing the FAST early warning signs of a stroke.
*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...
Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...