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May is Stroke Awareness Month
Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. It is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in adults.
Getting to the hospital immediately may mean the difference between life or death. If you or anyone you know experiences the following symptoms, do not delay, call 9-1-1 immediately!
- Sudden change in vision - blurred or loss of vision in one eye.
- Sudden confusion or difficulty of speech – slurred or sluggish, loss of words or difficulty understanding words.
- Sudden weakness – loss of strength in face, hand, arm and/or leg on one side of the body.
- Sudden loss of balance or dizziness – difficulty walking or clumsiness.
- Sudden change in sensation – heaviness, numbness or unusual sensation in face, hand, arm and/or leg on one side of the body.
- Sudden severe headache, unexplained, often described as the worst headache ever.
Even if the symptoms only last a few minutes, it could be a mini-stroke, which is called a TIA (transient ischemic attack). This is also a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. An unrecognized and untreated TIA may be followed by a major disabling stroke. Therefore, if any of the above symptoms occur, it is critical to seek immediate emergency treatment. Remember time lost is brain lost!
Resources for Patients
Hoag sponsors an interactive support group for stroke patients and their caregivers. The support group meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 2-3:30pm on the hospital campus. For more information, call 949/764-6066.
During stroke awareness month, Hoag is also hosting free community education classes that discuss stroke prevention and treatment. Please join us for the following interesting discussions:
Stroke Recognition and Prevention
Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Yet it can be treated effectively, if treated immediately. Join us to learn the risk factors for stroke and the steps you can take toward prevention.
Presented by Kathleen Furlong, MSN, ANP-C, Hoag Stroke Program and Nurse Practitioner.
Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, Newport Beach
Registration is required. Please call 800/514-HOAG to register.
Innovative Stroke Treatments
Learn about the latest innovations in stroke intervention and treatment, including intravenous thrombolysis, carotid stents and endovascular coils, delivered by Hoag’s rapid response stroke team.
Presented by Michael Brant-Zawadzki, M.D., executive medical director of Hoag Neurosciences Center.
Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, Newport Beach
Registration is required. Please call 800/514-HOAG to register.
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