It is crucial to recognize stroke symptoms and seek help immediately.
THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!
F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is:
Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?
Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.
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Stroke is the nation's third-leading cause of death, behind diseases of the heart and cancer, and is the No. 1 cause of adult disability. When the brain is under attack by a stroke, getting the right treatment as quickly as possible is critical. Locally Syracuse, NY has two Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Centers including Crouse Hospital and SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Stroke & Vascular Neurology Disorders:
- Cerebral thrombosis
- Cerebral embolism
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Cerebrovascular surgery
- Transient ischemic attack
- Carotid and vertebral artery stenosis
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Cardiac causes of stroke
- Genetically-based stroke disease
- Immunological causes of stroke
- Coagulation (blood clotting) disorders
- Stroke in young patients
- Vascular dementia