What are the warning signs of a stroke? 5 Articles

by Tamera Dobbins

A stroke is a life threatening emergency. It is a sudden event that can happen without warning. A stoke occurs when the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen flow. This can occur one of two ways. The first, and most comm...read more

by Nurse Donna RN

As a medical professional I feel a responsibility to help the public recognize the symptoms of a stroke and to understand the serious consequences of not getting prompt treatment. Failure to act quickly can cost your life ...read more

by Kristina Trenter

There are many warning signs of stroke. I had my stroke coming out of anesthesia, so it was missed. I had right sided weakness, confusion and was unable to recall the names of my mother and two children. It was treated as ...read more

by Hazel Webb

The word's transient ischemic attack was foreign to me six years ago. I racked my brain hoping for the slightest familiarity to these words the young doctor used to explain my father's medical condition. Observing the bl...read more

by Gail Clute

A Change of Plans Thanksgiving, a day you plan and prepare for the whole month of November, so if you do not feel exactly perfect that morning just keep on cooking and worry about it later. Right? Well it is what my m...read more