About 700,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent Stroke. That means on average a Stroke occurs every 45 seconds. Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death behind heart disease and cancer and the nation's number one cause of adult disability. The risk of Stroke can be reduced through a greater awareness of Stroke warning signs and risk factors. Know the warning signs and call 911 IMMEDIATELY if you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms.
- SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or legs especially on one side of the body
- SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause
Risk Factors that may increase your risk....
Modifiable:
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Smoking
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Inactive Lifestyle
- Diabetes
Unmodifiable
- Age
- Gender
- Race
- Prior Stroke
- Family History
Regular check-ups to your Primary Care Physician can identify if you have risks factors for stroke.