Stroke 101: What You Need to Know

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and we’re all about helping you understand how important knowing the signs of a stroke and what to do immediately should you think someone is suffering from one. Afterall, two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke. Knowing what to do quickly can help prevent long term disability or even death.

Hear from our stroke experts, Marie Krochmal, Herb Mumford, Jane Spencer, and Dr. Spencer Craven, as they answer commonly asked questions about stroke. From knowing the B-E-F-A-S-T test to understanding why Saint Alphonsus is the region’s most advanced hospital for stroke care, you’ll be more informed and hopefully help save someone’s life should the unexpected happen.

1. What is stroke?

2. What causes stroke?

3. What are the different types of stroke?

4. What is a transient ischemic attack?

5. What are the risk factors for stroke?

6. What are the symptoms of stroke?

 

7. What do you do if you think someone is having a stroke?

8. What treatments are available for stroke?

9. What does stroke recovery look like?

10. Who treats patients suffering from stroke?

11. Why should someone suffering from stroke go to Saint Alphonsus for care?

For more information about stroke, please visit our stroke care webpage.