Stroke Center Frequently Asked Questions

What are the risk factors for stroke?

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Alcohol abuse
• Stress
• Overweight
• Inactivity
• Birth control pills

What are the warning signs of a stroke?

• Your face, arm, or leg suddenly becomes numb or weak on one side of the body.  It may go away.
• You can’t understand other’s speech or talk clearly
• Loss of vision in one eye, blurred or double vision
• Severe headache

What should I do if I see or experience these symptoms?

Call 911 immediately!