Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

Dr. Arun Talkad, a Vascular Neurologist with OSF, emphasized the importance of fast action in the case of a stroke, using the acronym FAST to remember Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech ...

The common signs of stroke affect a person’s balance, eyes, face, arms and speech. These signs require timely action and are ...

Strokes can occur suddenly—and silently—with symptoms that do not always match expectations. Stroke specialist and director of the University of Utah Stroke Center, Jennifer Majersik, MD, emphasizes ...

Research shows that early treatment for stroke can make a huge difference. For example, clot-busting drugs can restore blood ...

During Stroke Awareness Month, medical experts emphasize the importance of memorizing the expanded “BE FAST” protocol, which helps identify stroke symptoms and prompts immediate action.

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Jamie Armstrong says recognizing the signs of a stroke saved her life, and now she hopes her story will help save others, too.

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But there are also other symptoms to watch out for, especially in strokes that affect the back part of the brain (posterior strokes). These may include sudden vision problems in one or both eyes, ...

DR. ROACH WRITES: I recently had the occasion outside the hospital to recognize an ongoing stroke in a person who did not immediately recognize the importance of his symptoms.

If you call 911, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and Medic One emergency responders can quickly get you to an emergency room to ...