Stroke Recognition Symptoms from the Experts
According to the CDC, more than 140,000 people in the U.S. die each year from stroke, making it the country’s second leading cause of death for women, and the third for men. About 795,000 strokes occur each year. At least one quarter occur in people younger than 65 which makes it a health subject important to several age groups. In a recent publication from St. Agnes Hospital, Dr. Marian LaMonte, neurology chief at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore offered the following advice about strokes:
Dr. Marian said that it is imperative to know the warning signs of stroke. These include sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes; sudden trouble speaking or confusion; sudden trouble walking or loss of balance or coordination; sudden severe headache.
Furthermore he added, it is important to know and treat your own personal risk factors for heart disease and stroke as they are unique to each individual. Common risk factors include high blood pressure and cholesterol; diabetes; smoking; excess alcohol or illicit drug use; and known heart disease. Work with your doctor to keep these under control.
To learn more about stroke and its warning signs visit the neuroscience department at NorthShore University HealthSystems.
