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Stroke Awareness and Treatment

STROKE AFTER A STROKE IN-HOSPITAL rehabilitation is the first step AWARENESS THE TYPE of rehab needed depends on the nature of the injuries AND TREATMENT IT MAY INCLUDE AFTER DISCHARGE Outpatient rehab be needed Physical therapy may Speech therapy RECOGNIZE SEE THE THE SIGNS SYMPTOMS? Caregiving support Occupational therapy may be necessary PREVENTING FUTURE STROKES Slurred Sudden, intense GET EMERGENCY After a stroke, the risk of suffering another one is increased speech headache HELP IMMEDIATELY Drooping on one side of the face FOLLOW UP with a primary care physician to Sudden confusion CALL 9-1-1 TAKE medications EAT a as directed healthy diet manage risk factors Weakness DON'T wait to see if symptoms go away in one arm PROVIDED BY: RIVERSIDE Community Hospital IMMEDIATE CARE saves brain tissue and lives RIVERSIDECOMMUNITYHOSPITAL.COM GET CARE even if SOURCES: symptoms subside http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/knowstroke.htm http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/atrial-fibrillation-and-stroke/stroke-help.aspx http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKÉORG/Warning- Signs/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM.308528 SubHome Page jsp http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/- ForFamilyCaregivers/Caringfor YourLovedOne/15-Things-Caregivers-Should-Know-After-a-L oved-One-Has-Had-a-Stroke_UCM 310762 Articlejsp Symptoms that go away can indicate a TIA, or mini stroke

Stroke Awareness and Treatment

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Sudden confusion, weakness in one arm, drooping on one side of the face, slurred speech—these are just some of the most common signs of a stroke! Discover other signs of a stroke and read about trea...

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