Know the Signs of a Stroke

Stroke is the third leading cause of death, and the primary cause of long-term disability in the United States. Yet time can make all the difference. The faster a stroke sufferer receives treatment, the better the chances of recovery.

If you believe you are experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately.

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

At Sacred Heart Medical Center, you can be assured of the most advanced care for stroke, such as using the drug tPA to dissolve clots, as well as various kinds of stents that open blood vessels to the brain and carotid arteries. Sacred Heart is the only Stroke Center in the region certified by The Joint Commission.

Learn more about stroke, and its risk factors, prevention and treatment.

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