What are the symptoms of a stroke

A stroke happens fast. The most common signs of a stroke are sudden:
• numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
• confusion or trouble speaking or understanding
• severe headache with no known cause
If you have any of these symptoms or see anyone with these symptoms, call 911 right away. Every minute counts!

If you’re having stroke symptoms, there’s no way of knowing whether you’re having a TIA or a major stroke. You should still call 911 as soon as possible.

Even a “mini-stroke” is considered a stroke and needs treatment. A TIA is often a sign that you may have a major stroke in the near future—perhaps in the next few days. Your doctor may prescribe medicines or surgery that may help you avoid having a major stroke that could cause lasting damage.
Your our doctor madoctor mayy giv ou aspirgivee yyou aspirinin or some other drug to reduce blood clotting. Your doctor may also recommend a type of surgery called carotid endarterectomy (kuh-ROT- hd en-dar-tuh-REK-tuh-mee). In this procedure, the carotid artery in the neck is opened up and plaque is removed from the artery walls. his allows the blood to low more freely in the artery and reduces the chances of a clot forming. Another way to open a clogged carotid artery is to insert a stent. A stent is a tiny, slender metal-mesh tube that can be expanded to keep an artery open. A stent placed in a carotid artery is very similar to a stent placed in an artery in the heart for treating coronary artery disease.

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