Baptist Health Paducah hosted its 14th annual Spokes for Strokes event on Saturday morning, educating the public about stroke ...

The common signs of stroke affect a person’s balance, eyes, face, arms and speech. These signs require timely action and are ...

DR. ROACH WRITES: I recently had the occasion outside the hospital to recognize an ongoing stroke in a person who did not immediately recognize the importance of his symptoms.

In Minnesota, stroke care is now much more accessible than it once was. In 2012, only 60% of Minnesota’s population lived ...

Prehospital scales like the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, which is often used by emergency medical services, assess for facial droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech.

Doing nothing if you have a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) puts you at risk of a bigger one later on, and of having dementia.

Every minute counts when it comes to stroke treatment. Knowing your risk, the warning signs and acting FAST if you suspect a stroke is crucial to save lives.

Does one arm drift downward? S (Speech): Is the person’s speech slurred or nonsensical? T (Time): Remember that time is critical. If stroke is suspected, call 9-1-1 immediately.

The American Stroke Association emphasizes that this symptom often appears abruptly and is different from gradual muscle fatigue or injury. Try to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and CHRISTUS Health is urging people to recognize the signs of a stroke, which affects nearly 800,000 Americans annually. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Jennifer Burwell with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances explains how to recognize the signs.

During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is raising awareness nationwide that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and ...