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 ...

If you call 911, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and Medic One emergency responders can quickly get you to an emergency room to ...

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.

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.

May is stroke awareness month, and a medical professional is weighing in on the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms so you can take action if someone suffers from a stroke.

So-called transient ischemic attacks can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those following a full-on stroke, new research finds.

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.

A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an ...