Identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke

Identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke
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This Zoom presentation will teach people to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke and what to do when these signs present themselves.

                        

Mindy Hoopingarner and Christine Harrington from Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital will present the virtual program, Stroke Awareness and Prevention, on Monday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.

This Zoom presentation will teach people to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke and what to do when these signs present themselves.

Stroke is a sudden diminished blood supply to the brain, which can cause irreversible damage and disability. According to medical research, stroke is the number-one cause of adult disability in the United States. A stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S. The encouraging news is that up to 80% of strokes can be prevented.

If a person is having a stroke, time is critical. It is important to recognize the warning signs and note when the symptoms began. It is helpful to know the BEFAST guidelines: balance, eyes, face, arms, speech and terrible headache. Persons suffering from a stroke should seek care at a certified stroke treatment center.

Go to www.doverlibrary.org/register or email Sherrel Rieger at srieger@doverlibrary.org to receive a Zoom invitation. Call Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.


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