Stroke - Every Second Counts, do you know the signs
Stroke is the fourth? leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States.
A blow cut the vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. It occurs when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts. When this happens, part of the brain can not get the blood and oxygen it needs, it starts to die.
The treatment should begin as soon as possible after a stroke as possible for the best results. Every second counts, so it's important to know the signs. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know shows any of these signs of a stroke:
- sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Adventist Hospital - both part of the Adventist healthCare system - recently received the stroke Gold Achievement Award over the quality of the American Heart Association (AHA) to our expert, high-quality stroke care. Our teams are on call 24 hours a day to help stroke patients and minimize long-term disability chances.
Of course, prevention is the best treatment. You can reduce your risk of stroke by:
- No Smoking
- Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day
- Avoid foods fat, cholesterol and salt
- Put on your walking shoes - try to get at least 30 minutes of activity on most days
- Keeping your blood pressure in check - talk Contact your doctor if you have high blood pressure as is the most controllable risk factor for stroke.
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