When it comes to recognizing and reacting to a possible stroke, just remember to be FAST -- looking for face drooping, arm weakness, and speech difficulties, then noting the time and calling 911. Do the same if you notice passing symptoms that look like a stroke. In either case, fast ac...
This year, 14.5 million people globally will have a stroke and 5.5 million people will die as a result, according to the World Stroke Organization. This World Stroke Day, learn how to reduce your risk for stroke, how to identify the signs and symptoms and why timely response and ...
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Learn about stroke symptoms and the effect of strokes on families as well as determine your own risk of a stroke with one man's journey.
Excessive heat is the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Here's what to know about the symptoms of heat stroke and how to stay safe.
How to quickly identify stroke? How to prevent the occurrence of stroke? A reporter from People's Daily interviewed Professor Li Xin, Vice Dean of the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University. Professor Li Xin introduced that stroke, commonly known as "stroke", is a sudden occurrence of ...
If you are having a lacunar stroke, doctors will first evaluate you, likely in the emergency room. They will evaluate your symptoms and then order aCT scan. The scan is not meant to identify the stroke, but rather, to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms like bleeding in the br...
1. If you're planning a pregnancy and have a history of high blood pressure, talk to your ob-gyn about taking low-dose aspirin and/or a calcium supplement to prevent preeclampsia, which can increase risk of stroke for 30 years afterward. 2. Get your blood pressure checked before going on...
How do you treat heat stroke? Heat stroke is a medical emergency because it can cause permanent damage to the body. If you notice someone displaying symptoms of heat stroke, call 911 right away. While you wait for help to arrive, take immediate steps to cool the person down: ...
When you're working tosafely enjoy summer weather, it's important to know the early signs of heatstroke. If you notice any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, it's important to take steps to improve symptoms. Certain groups of people, such as elderly people, young children, athl...