01/05/2024
May is Stroke Awareness Month! Each year, nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke. That’s 1 every 40 seconds! So, how does this impact you?
1. Know your risk factors-
🔸high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, a-fib, diabetes, and obesity can increase your risk of stroke.
2. Identify signs and symptoms of a stroke in yourself and others-
🔸Facial dropping and asymmetries, arm weakness, slurred speech, vision changes, sudden changes in balance/dizziness, and/or sudden onset of severe headache = TIME TO CALL 911
3. Quickly identify symptoms and get help!
🔸Stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is identified and diagnosed within 3 hours of symptom onset. Time = brain cells!