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                      Stroke: It Can Happen at Any Age

                      10/29/2021

                      Recognize the signs and get help immediately

                      A severe headache, difficulty seeing, confusion or fumbling to find words. These stroke symptoms are often mistakenly blamed on other illnesses or medications—especially when they occur in people younger than age 65.

                      Stroke Happens at Any Age
                      Learn the signs and act FAST

                      Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
                      Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
                      Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?
                      Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1- immediately.

                      Source: www.strokeawarenessfoundation.us

                      That’s especially concerning given the increasing incidence of stroke in younger adults, a finding reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) last year. The NIH research revealed a seven percent increase over a 12-year period in adults who are age 55-and-younger. The alarming trend is attributed to the rise in obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure among younger age groups.

                      Act Quickly

                      A major stroke can kill nearly two million brain cells a minute—that’s why acting quickly, when symptoms first appear, is so important. Patients who receive clot-busting drugs within three hours of initial symptoms reduce the likelihood of long-term disability. Call 9-1-1 and try to recall the time that symptoms first appeared. The quicker medical care is received, the greater a stroke victim’s chances are of surviving.

                      “Getting help quickly is essential. When a patient arrives at the emergency department exhibiting signs and symptoms of a stroke, a ‘code stroke’ is activated and the care team jumps into action for quick diagnostics and treatment. We provide early antithrombotic therapy (reducing clots) to stroke patients,” said Seth Deck, Emergency Department (ED) Manager at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC).

                      PBRMC has received advanced certification from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Level 3 Stroke Center. Primary Stroke Center, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the quality stroke care and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

                      “We are committed to providing the best quality care, following research-based guidelines for every stroke patient who comes to our facility. The quicker you arrive from symptom onset, the better chance you have to return to a normal life,” ED Director Marybeth Sanders said. “Strokes are true emergencies that can have a lifelong impact. If you think you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, seek medical attention immediately.”

                      Understanding Strokes

                      Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and one person dies from a stroke every four minutes. It is the fourth leading cause of death in this country, and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. In addition, about 25 percent of people who recover from their first stroke will have another stroke within five years.

                      About 87% of strokes are ischemic—meaning an artery responsible for blood flow to the brain is either blocked or severely restricted by a blood clot—which deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients. The remaining 13% are hemorrhagic—caused by a weakened blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the surrounding brain tissue.

                      The area of the brain affected by a stroke determines what bodily functions are impacted. Stroke victims may lose permanent memory, speech, balance, fine motor skills, and control over some muscles or entire limbs on one side of the body. A person’s personality or behavior can also be affected or changed. The Stroke Awareness Foundation estimates there are 7 million stroke survivors living in the U.S. today and two-thirds of them are disabled.

                      Implementing preventive measures—such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation—and learning the signs and symptoms of stroke, may help save lives and minimize related disability.

                      To learn more, search “stroke” at the top of the page. Emergencies can happen anytime. To see a list of emergency symptoms, EmergencyRoomNow.com/Poplar-Bluff.

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