Stroke Home Risk Factors What is Stroke? Stroke Statistics Do Your Part to Prevent Stroke Diet Tips for Preventing Stroke Additional Resources SHMC Home Primary Stroke Center   Sacred Heart Medical Center’s stroke program has earned the Gold Seal of Approval and Primary Stroke Center certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing disease management, health care staffing, or primary stroke center services. Free Blood Pressure Screenings High blood pressure is the number one risk factor that leads to stroke. Free blood pressure screenings are available year round in your community. Click here for a calendar of upcoming screening events. How well do you know stroke? Test your knowledge by taking our interactive quiz. View the public service announcements supporting the regional Know Stroke campaign. Understand the risk factors and assess your risk for stroke—an interactive tool from the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention that estimates your risk of stroke and provides personalized tips for prevention. Entendiendo los derrames cerebrales Señales de aviso, factores de riesgo y que hacer respecto a ellos.

 

The signs of stroke are distinct because they happen quickly: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech  Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience these symptoms and take brain-saving action.