Stroke Warning Signs

[jangler]

I'm doing this because, in the year 2000 my Grandmother had a stroke on Memorial Day. Friends were with her later in the day and thought something was wrong with her. If maybe they had recognized the symptoms.... Anyway after being in a Coma for almost three weeks she passed on June 16th.
She had a DNR order, so no shunt. She did wake up long enough to see the family.
So maybe this and other Info that is very easy to find will help you or a family member survive a stroke.

If you notice one or more of these signs, don't wait. Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical services. Get to a hospital right away!
The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:

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

Be prepared for an emergency.

• Keep a list of emergency rescue service numbers next to the telephone and in your pocket, wallet or purse.
• Find out which area hospitals are primary stroke centers that have 24-hour emergency stroke care.
• Know (in advance) which hospital or medical facility is nearest your home or office.

Take action in an emergency.

• Not all the warning signs occur in every stroke. Don't ignore signs of stroke, even if they go away!
• Check the time. When did the first warning sign or symptom start? You'll be asked this important question later.
• If you have one or more stroke symptoms that last more than a few minutes, don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical service (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can quickly be sent for you.
• If you're with someone who may be having stroke symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 or the EMS. Expect the person to protest — denial is common. Don't take "no" for an answer. Insist on taking prompt action.

For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE or visit their Web site.
Related AHA and ASA publications:

• Warning Signs of Stroke: Our Easy-Reading Guide To Emergency Action
• Printable sheets from Let's Talk About Stroke kit (some are available in Spanish)

http://www.americanheart.org/present...dentifier=4742

[Hawk]

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


sounds like a typical Tuesday afternoon at my house!!!


strokes aren't to be messed with though...get to the doctor if you fall into those categories

[jangler]

A link for Prevention.

http://www.healingdaily.com/conditio...prevention.htm