What is a stroke? Risk factors, symptoms, and treatments

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Symptoms include slurring of speech, lightheadedness, and loss of ...
Essence

FAST Vs. BE-FAST: How Well Do You Know The First Signs Of A Stroke?

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...
Odessa American

CATES: Stroke symptoms cannot wait

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Every time I think about strokes, I think about ...
Daily Herald

Strokes in younger people on the rise, medical professionals report

The number of young people having strokes has been increasing, and the trend is very concerning to health care workers. “In my experience, we have been treating more young adults with strokes in ...
USA Today

She had a stroke at 27. It’s a growing problem for Millennials, Gen Z.

Bethany Fonseca had a migraine one morning in October 2011. She kept dropping things, like her hair dryer and apartment keys, because her arm “felt like a limp noodle.” Then the Jacksonville, Florida, ...