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Get out your notepad and jot down the symptoms of stroke by Scott Keith Patient Expert

Posted Wed 19 May 2010 12:09am there are usually no symptoms. But stroke is a different story. There are symptoms that many people are not aware of, according to an article by HealthDay reporter Ed Edelson... in the Los Angeles Times. Stroke chest pain , headache , heart attacks , high blood pressure , indigestion , medical symptoms , shortness of breath , stroke , stroke symptoms Read on »

Do You Know You’re Having a Stroke? ~~ Symptom Awareness Can Improve Recovery by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Sun 07 Dec 2008 12:09pm having a stroke. In fact, most in the study did not go to the emergency room when symptoms appeared. The median time from onset of symptoms to arrival at the hospital was over... about stroke symptoms, nearly one-fifth said they thought a stroke always came on gradually. Just over half (51.9 percent) said they thought that seeking medical care immediately Read on »

Stroke Symptoms Checklist by Heartstrong Registered Nurse

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Posted Sun 23 May 2010 4:57am of stroke-like symptoms, which go away shortly after starting and produce no lasting damage. Even if your symptoms disappear entirely, it is critical that you follow up with a health care professional to address your risk for future stroke. Warning signs of stroke Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Read on »

Transient ischemic attack – Life-Saving, Early Identification of Minor Stroke Symptoms by rajesh moganti

Posted Thu 13 May 2010 3:19am A new-fangled study results have found that majority of the individuals having transient ischemic attack or minor stroke symptoms fail to identify them and a huge fraction... of understanding regarding how to recognize minor stroke symptoms irrespective of the patient’s gender, economic standing, how educated they were or their age was. TIA is a caveat Read on »

Heat Stroke Symptoms by FitBuff Brandon Patient Expert

Posted Thu 10 Jun 2010 5:20am regulate the temperature, this progresses to heatstroke. Symptoms of a heatstroke One can spot a heart stroke in two ways, by checking for physical and mental symptoms before... breathing There's no doubt that emergency treatment is required when the person displays either heat stroke or the symptoms before heat stroke sets in. In a nutshell, the body has Read on »

Stroke: Identify the Symptoms and Save Life by Sonzy Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 01 Feb 2009 12:00am , speechless and numb. They failed to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Nobody knows what happened and exactly when it happened. Everybody washed their hands out of it. My grandmother... good chances of a full recovery. Even the most educated of the people fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. And especially when you are familiar with a person and his Read on »

Signs of A Stroke by Ciara .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 3:22pm is important to get out there...the warning signs of a stroke. Symptoms of Stroke: *Sudden confusion or trouble speaking *Numbness or weakness of the face, arms, legs, especially on one side. *Sudden trouble seeing *Sudden trouble walking *Dizziness or loss of balance * Severe headache with no known cause. A stroke is the third leading cause of death Read on »

What Are the Signs of a Stroke? by Boyd M. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 02 Feb 2009 10:59pm they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die; they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. A neurologist friend...).Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby Read on »

What are the Warning Signs of a Stroke? by BrainFit .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:49pm

1 Comment important to keep in mind that that is a warning sign of a stroke. So that if you ever had any of the symptoms of the stroke, even if it goes away quickly, it's very, very important...THOMAS KWIATKOWSKI, MD: There are many warning signs of a stroke. I think the important thing to keep in mind is that they happen quickly. A stroke does not occur over a long Read on »

Women Often Miss Signs of Stroke by Anthony Cirillo Patient Expert

Posted Wed 12 May 2010 6:55am (HealthDay News) -- A new online survey of U.S. women finds only about one in four women aged 25 to 75 can name more than two primary symptoms of stroke... of knowledge. The main symptoms of stroke are: Sudden difficulty speaking, understanding speech, or confusion Sudden numbness or weakness in the limbs, particularly on one side Read on »