Stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic)

Known Symptoms

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
• Sudden trouble seeing, dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
• Sudden trouble seeing,  dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Note: If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek emergency care immediately. Come to the Emergency Department as soon as possible-drive yourself if you are able, have someone bring you, or call our ambulance service for immediate assistance.

Known Causes

• Blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain (ischemic stroke)
• Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke)
• High blood pressure, heart disease, or irregular heart rhythms
• Smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, or prior stroke or TIA

Care

• Immediate emergency evaluation and brain imaging
• Time-sensitive treatments to restore blood flow or control bleeding
• Close monitoring in a hospital or specialized stroke unit
• Rehabilitation therapy to support recovery and function