The early warning signs of a mild stroke include weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, typically on one side of the body. You may also experience slurred speech or trouble understanding others. Mild stroke symptoms vary among individuals but often occur suddenly. How can you tell i...
While these statistics are scary, it’s even more alarming that most people don’t know the basic signs of a stroke. In fact, as many as 97 percent of people over the age of 50 are ignorant of the warning signs. (2) It is essential to act quickly when you see the signs of a st...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the warning signs of stroke and the need for prompt treatment. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in ...
Medical attention is the only way to determine the type of stroke one may have. Health professionals recommend remembering the acronym "FAST" to recognise the warning signs. F– Facial drooping. One side of the face is drooping and numb. A person's smile may only be one-sided. A– Arm ...
Know the signs It was handy that my patient was married to someone who knew the signs of stroke. But everyone, not just medical professionals, can recognize most strokes by following the FAST acronym. In fact, a study showed that the FAST acronym can identify up to 89% of all strokes—...
International Journal of General Medicine Dovepress open access to scientific and medical research Open Access Full Text Article ORIGINAL RESEARCH Navigating the Knowledge of Risk Factors, Warning Signs, of Stroke - A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study Among Saudi Adults in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Wajid...
Signs of stroke Symptoms of stroke vary depending on what part of the brain is affected. But a quick way to remember the possible immediate effects of a stroke is the acronym F.A.S.T., according to theASA. F- Face drooping: One part of the face may be drooping or numb. ...
International Journal of General Medicine Dovepress open access to scientific and medical research Open Access Full Text Article ORIGINAL RESEARCH Navigating the Knowledge of Risk Factors, Warning Signs, of Stroke - A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study Among Saudi Adults in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Wajid...
Many U.S. women don't know most of the warning signs of a stroke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2014 Scientific Sessions. The study is also published in the American Heart Association ...