When asked what stroke symptoms to look out for, John Dix, BSN, RN, Certified Emergency Nurse and Stroke Certified Registered Nurse at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, didn’t mince words.
Typically a stroke is going to present very suddenly – it’s not going to be a gradual onset, it’s going to be a sudden onset of weakness on one side of the body. Facial droop, slurred speech, trouble coming up with your words or naming objects. It could be a sudden onset of dizziness, headache, balance problems or even vision changes.”
John goes on to point out that “time is the most important thing… we really only have a couple of hours to do the most benefit to save your brain tissue, so coming in quickly is the most important thing.”
John Dix, BSN, RN
So, how do you know that you or a loved one are experiencing the symptoms of a stroke? In this Health Insights podcast episode – Stroke Symptoms – Don’t Ignore Stroke Warning Signs – John Dix provides you with potentially life-saving guidance, including:
- Signs and symptoms of a stroke
- Why time to treatment is so critical
- Driving to hospital vs. calling 911
- Risk factors
- Types of stroke (they’re treated very differently)
These topics and more are covered in this informative audio podcast. Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – listen to this podcast and share it with your friends and family. Also check FAST – the four stroke warning signs and symptoms.
GREAT NEWS!!!
U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire.
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