The research indicates that the brain - saving benefits of thrombectomy are most pronounced within the first few hours
after signs of a stroke begin, and that these effects decline with each passing hour.
Other signs of a stroke are staggering, collapsing, rapid eye movement, dizziness, and twisting of the neck and torso.
• Saved a patient from possible loss of motion, by recognizing
early signs of a stroke, and taking immediate action.
Gordon's wife took a quicker route and when she arrived at the home, she almost immediately noticed Pat having early
signs of a stroke, particular unclear speech.
Gordon stressed the importance of knowing
the signs of a stroke and knowing how to get help quickly if it happens.
You recognize
the signs of a stroke.
«If you or someone you know is showing
any sign of a stroke happening, don't wait,» Feen said.
His brain scan showed
no sign of a stroke or brain disorder.
Be sure you know
the signs of stroke — sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body; confusion or trouble speaking or understanding; trouble walking; dizziness or loss of balance or coordination; difficulty seeing in one or both eyes; a sudden, severe headache — and get medical help immediately.
So if you notice any of
these signs of stroke, you should get emergency medical help right away:
Neurological symptoms may present suddenly in both dogs and cats (often
a sign of stroke), or they may be intermittent and / or worsen with time, suggesting a chronic condition.
Excessive painting, reddish tongue, vomiting, diarrhea are
all signs of stroke.
To reduce that toll, make sure you know
the signs of stroke, which are described well on the National Institutes of Health «Know Stroke» Web page and even better on the institute's Facebook page for stroke information.