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Brain Attack: Symptoms of a Stroke
If you have these symptoms or see someone with these symptoms, call 911 immediately!
- Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on
one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech.
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination.
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
The
BAPTIST HEALTH Stroke Program
The Stroke Program offers the latest in technology, the expertise
of many specialists, and a coordinated, multi-disciplinary "team"
approach to treatment.
The Stroke Program offers:
- Education and Prevention
- Emergency Care
- State-of-the-art Diagnostic Testing
- Innovative Treatment & Follow-up
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Homecare Services
The team at BAPTIST HEALTH is uniquely qualified to assist the stroke patient and their family develop a personal, realistic plan for recovery.
Stroke survivors and their families also need support and counseling to help them adjust to life after a stroke. BAPTIST HEALTH has support groups to help with this transition. These programs are available free of charge:
Stroke Survivor Group - Little Rock: Stroke victims and their families are welcome. Support and education for stroke survivors. The class meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 11:00am in the Inservice Education Room on the ground floor of BAPTIST HEALTH Rehabilitation Institute, 9601 I-630, Exit 7, Little Rock.
Stroke Support Group - N. Little Rock: Stroke victims and their families are welcome. Support and education for stroke survivors. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 pm in the Rehab Dining Room on the 1st floor of BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - North Little Rock, 3333 Springhill Drive, North Little Rock.
Stroke Prevention & Risk Factors for Stroke
Arkansas ranks second in the nation for stroke. Education and good medical care can assist in reducing stroke risk factors. The most important treatable conditions linked to stroke are:
High Blood Pressure: Treat it! High Blood Pressure is by far the most potent risk factor for stroke! Eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight and exercise to reduce blood pressure. Drugs are also available to lower blood pressure. High blood pressure must be controlled!
Cigarette Smoking: Quit! Medical help is available to help quit and BAPTIST HEALTH offers a Smoking Cessation Program.
Heart Disease: Manage it! Your doctor can treat your heart disease and may prescribe medication to help prevent the formation of blood clots that can cause stroke. If you are over 50, talk to your doctor about aspirin therapy.
Diabetes: Control it! Treatment can delay complications that increase the risk of stroke. 20% of all people with stroke symptoms are diabetic.
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA's): Seek help! TIA's are
small strokes that last only for a few minutes or hours. They should
never be ignored and can be treated with drugs or surgery.
Stroke Related Links
Much more information on risk factor management and stroke prevention is available at the following links:
