Local health officials' indicators for a stroke

Local health officials' indicators for a stroke

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and local health officials are warning about the dangers of strokes. Megan Magill at the Terre Haute Regional Hospital said when it comes to strokes, they teach the acronym F.A.S.T. to identify key warning signs. "F" stands for face; this would be if someone's face is starting to droop to one side. "A" stands for arms; this would be if someone feels weakness on one side of t…

Stroke Awareness Month - May 2025 - Ashtons Legal

According to the Stroke Association, every day in May, 240 people in the UK will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. This is a shocking statistic and, coupled with the fact that strokes can affect anyone at any age, is something we should all be aware of, along with the signs and symptoms. The Stroke Association advises that “mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even children can be left unable to move, see, speak, or even sw…

The stroke is a stroke that happens when the brain stops receiving blood properly. It can pass from one moment to another and leave sequelae as difficulty in speaking, moving, and, in the worst scenario, dying. Neurologist David Cisneros explains that: “The stroke is one of the many ways to describe what is a stroke, what we commonly call stroke. And it is the most common neurological emergency worldwide and the most disabling.” He adds that the…