Prompt action must follow stroke signs

DALLAS, May 20 (UPI) -- Getting treatment quickly can make all the difference after a stroke, so it is important to be able to recognize the signs of stroke, a U.S. physician says.

Asheville's Mission Health tells you what you need to know to identify, prevent stroke

It is important to recognize the symptoms of stroke and seek medical care immediately by calling 911. Symptoms may include: • Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Understanding Risk Factors and Recognizing Stroke Symptoms May Save Lives

Healthy lifestyle choices may reduce chance of having a stroke CHICAGO, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability in the country....

ASK REGIONAL HEALTH: Symptoms of stroke can be difficult to identify

Q: My neighbor recently had a stroke. It has been six months, but he still can’t read or write and also has some problems with his arm. Will this ever get better? I have also heard that if you are having stroke symptoms, you should go to the emergency room right away because a doctor might be able to reduce the effects of stroke. Is this true?

Delayed loss of nerve cells in the brain linked to symptoms of depression following stroke

Several weeks after mild brain ischemia, mice display a depressive-like syndrome characterized by increased anxiety, inactivity and "cheerlessness". These symptoms of depression following a stroke are associated with the delayed loss of nerve cells in the brain's reward regions. This is the major finding of a study published in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry.

The NIH Urges Bystanders to Recognize the Signs of Stroke and Call 9-1-1 Immediately

BETHESDA, MD-- - May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is urging the public to know the symptoms of stroke and to call 9-1-1 if they witness ...

Identifying risk factors and symptoms of stroke

Symptoms of stroke can range from numbess of the arm to blurred vision.