What is a Stroke?


A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.

Stroke Symptoms
 

• Facial Droop

• Arm Weakness

• Difficulty Speaking

• Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

• Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech

• Trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

• Severe headache with no known cause