Stroke Warning Signs
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If you experience any of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately:
- Slurred speech or inappropriate words
- Difficulty understanding others
- Numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
- Blurred or impaired vision
- Facial droop
- Dizziness
- Loss of balance
- Decreased consciousness
- Severe headache
It’s essential to receive care for a stroke as soon as possible to minimize potential damage and achieve the best outcome.
What Is a Stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This can happen when a clot blocks the flow through the blood vessels or when a vessel bursts. Since arteries and blood vessels supply blood to different parts of the brain, a stroke may present a variety of symptoms, and there are also different kinds of strokes:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Ischemia or Blocked Artery (Embolic or Thrombotic)
- Hemorrhagic Stroke or Burst Blood Vessel (Intercerebral and Subarachnoid Aneurysms)
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If you have questions, please call the Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsAmerican Heart AssociationNational Stroke AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke