Stroke can be extremely scary and detrimental to your’s and your loved ones health. That’s why we want to provide you with the education that can save a life.

Knowledge is POWER!

What are the risk factors associated with stroke?

How do I know if someone is having a stroke?

Risk Factors

  • Uncontrolled Diabetes

    • High Glucose

  • High Cholesterol

  • Blood clotting disorders

  • Family History

  • Race

    • African American

    • Hispanic

  • Heart Disease

    • High Blood Pressure

    • Atrial Fibrillation (afib)

    • Atherolsclerosis

  • Medications

    • Birth Control

  • Lifestyle

    • Smoking

    • Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol

    • Obesity

    • Inactive

Signs + Symptoms

B

Balance: Sudden loss of and/or change in overall balance, with difficulties sitting, standing, or walking

E

Eyes: Sudden changes in vision including blurriness, seeing double, or loss of your periphery

F

Facial Droop: When asked to smile is one side of the face lower than the other?

A

Arms: Sudden onset of weakness, numbness or tingling in one arm (or leg)

S

Slurred Speech: Difficulties speaking including slurred words, garbled speech, and knowing what you want to say but the inability to get your words out

T

Time: Call 911 or get to the hospital immediately! Time is of the essence and can possibly reverse your symptoms if treated quickly enough (depending on the type of stroke)

Other symptoms that can occur:

A severe headache

Sudden onset of confusion

Dizziness