Stroke Warning Signs

If you experience any of the following stroke warning signs or 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 Organizations
American Heart Association
National Stroke Association
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke