Stroke facts
More than 80% of strokes are preventable — in this section, you can read about the warning signs of a stroke, risk factors that can affect your likelihood to have a stroke, preventative measures you can take, and an overview of the different types of stroke.
Warning Signs
Being aware of the symptoms of a stroke and acting F.A.S.T. can save someone’s life and impact how they will recovery from the stroke.
Risk factors
Learn about inherent risk factors — meaning we all have them — and factors you can manage in order to prevent a stroke.
Types of strokes
There are three main types of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, and TIA; each one of them results in different treatment and recovery therapies.
Prevention
Learn about factors that we can control have to do with our lifestyle and certain medical conditions that are preventable and treatable.
Learning the signs of a stroke can save a life.
Learn to be FAST with Brian the Brain!
FACE DROOPING
Is one side of the face dropping? Look at their eye, cheek or lips to check for any unusual asymmetry or droopiness.
Arm weakness
Is the person experiencing arm weakness? Ask them to raise both arms to shoulder height and check for one arm that seems lower than the other.
Slurred speech
Is the person’s speech slurred, or are they speaking in an unintelligible way?
Time to call 911
It’s time to call 911 or your local emergency services. Be sure to tell them you think it’s a stroke.
by the numbers
Stroke Statistics
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States.
Every
seconds
someone in the US has a stroke
of strokes can be prevented.
When it comes to recovery
No Data Found
of patients recover almost completely
No Data Found
of patients recover with only minor impairments
No Data Found
of patients experience moderate-to-severe impairments that require special care
No Data Found
of patients require long-term care
