Stroke Warning Signs
If you notice one or more of the symptoms in the video or listed below, don't wait. Stroke is a medical
emergency. Call 9-1-1 to get to the hospital right away! We may be able to
administer emergency treatment to prevent brain cells from dying.
Give Me 5 for Stroke
Common Stroke Warning Signs include:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, 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
(Source: American Heart Association)
Adventist Medical Center is a recent recipient of the Gold Performance
Achievement Award for the care of stroke patients from the American Heart and
American Stroke Associations. Read
more.