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- My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
- strokecenter.org
- Patient Voices: Stroke, NY Times Health Guide
A New York Times bestseller for good reason. The author is a brain scientist who suffered a stroke and wrote a book about the effects and her complete recovery. Learn more about Dr. Taylor in this YouTube clip.
The Internet Stroke Center is a non-profit website that provides all the basics in an organized and easy-to-read format.
The stories of seven men and women coping with the aftermath of stroke in this interactive feature from The NY Times Health Guide.
How To Be Prepared To Act FAST
The National Stroke Organization has outlined a quick and easy-to-remember checklist to recognize a stroke. If you notice any sign of stroke seek medical attention - even if it's only one sign or the symptom goes away. Quick medical intervention is important if it is a stroke, and if it wasn't a stroke, you may help prevent one in the future. It’s not a bad idea to know in advance which hospital in the area has the best stroke treatment.
We are sending this list to all of mom’s friends. It’s good for everyone to know.
Source: stroke.org
FACE Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
ARMS Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or
strange?
TIME If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest stroke
center or hospital.
For more detail on stroke symptoms check out this link on webmd.com. We learned how different strokes can possibly cause different symptoms and progression. Even months later, this article helped us crystallize the type of stroke mom had and understand how it might have progressed over the weekend into Monday morning when she called for help.
We are sending this list to all of mom’s friends. It’s good for everyone to know.
Source: stroke.org
FACE Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
ARMS Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or
strange?
TIME If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest stroke
center or hospital.
For more detail on stroke symptoms check out this link on webmd.com. We learned how different strokes can possibly cause different symptoms and progression. Even months later, this article helped us crystallize the type of stroke mom had and understand how it might have progressed over the weekend into Monday morning when she called for help.
If you see a change in your parent's comfort or behavior, be sure to ask the doctor or nurse if there's been any change to your parent's medications?
"Health Guide: Stroke," The New York Times
"Endovascular Thrombectomy For Treating Acute Ischemic Stroke," by John P. Deveikis, MD, Endovascular Today
"Endovascular Thrombectomy For Treating Acute Ischemic Stroke," by John P. Deveikis, MD, Endovascular Today
