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Stroke
Stroke is brain damage caused by loss of blood supply to brain cells. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, brain cells begin to die within minutes. When brain cells die, the functions they were responsible for stop working. Depending on which brain cells die, symptoms may include:
- Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
- Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding what others are saying.
- Sudden loss of vision or double vision.
- Sudden unsteadiness or dizziness.
- Sudden severe headache.
A stroke occurs every 53 seconds in America. Strokes can be treated but time is critical- If you develop these or similar symptoms:
- dial 911 immediately.
- do not wait to see if your symptoms will go away.
Dr. Kerri Remmel, M.D., Ph.D. is Director of the U of L HealthCare Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our unique Fast Track approach assures that you will receive the region's most rapid access to treatment through:
- Immediate Stroke Center communication with EMS.
- 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week access to a Stroke Center Team neurologist.
- 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week access to State-Of-The-Art diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology.
- A unique, multidisciplinary team of neurologists, cardiologists, speech pathologists, nutritionists, physical therapists and others to maximize your recovery.