Lisa M. Levin, RN, BSN Stroke and Chest Pain Coordinator

Stroke warning signs you should remember:
•Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
•Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
•Sudden, severe headache with no known cause


Modifiable Risk Factors:
•High Blood Pressure
•Diabetes Mellitus
•High Cholesterol
•Cigarette Smoking
•Prior Stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
•Carotid Disease or Heart Disease (Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter)
•Excessive Alcohol and Cocaine Use

What can you do to do to Prevent Stroke?
•Take your medications as prescribed
•Follow-up with your doctor on a regular basis, especially
•If you have high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus,
•High cholesterol or have had prior stroke, carotid
•Or heart disease.
•Avoid alchohol and cocaine use.
•If you smoke, STOP!
•Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and maintain a healthy weight

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