If You Suspect A Stroke Keep This Page Handy In Case You Or A Loved One Has These Signs.
The faster you get to the Emergency Department during or after a stroke, the better your chances for successful treatment. Use these B.E. F.A.S.T. tips to know what to do in the event of symptoms that indicate a stroke may be occurring. High blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, and obesity are all risk factors. If you have any of these conditions, talk to your doctor, and learn how to control them with medication and lifestyle changes.
Other signs of stroke include the sudden onset of these symptoms: numbness, trouble walking, and severe headache.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a New Jersey-designated Primary Stroke Center and is certified as a Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. You can learn more about our stroke centers at RWJBarnabas Health here.