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The Marriott-Slaterville City History Collection was created by the residents of the town to document their history. The collection includes Autobiographies, Oral Histories, History of Marriott, History of Slaterville, and the History of the Merging Townships to create Marriott-Slaterville City. This information has left behind rich histories, stories and important information regarding the history of the Marriott-Slaterville area. |
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Show ftcfK&sef FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES Stroke and TIA: What You Need to Know and Do Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States — and the leading cause of disability for adults. This sheet tells you what you need to know and do to recognize and prevent stroke. What is stroke? What is a TIA? A stroke is when blood flow to part of your brain suddenly stops. It can happen because of a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel (ischemic stroke) or because a blood vessel in your brain bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). Your brain cells need the oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood, so when a stroke happens, brain cells begin to die within minutes. A transient ischemic attack — TIA for short — happens when a blood clot temporarily blocks a blood vessel leading to your brain. Sometimes called a "mini-stroke," a TIA can cause some of the same symptoms as a stroke, though they are temporary and cause no permanent damage. A TIA often happens before a major stroke, and should never be ignored. What are the signs and symptoms? Stroke signs and symptoms are sudden: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination • Sudden and severe headache, with no known cause If you notice any of these signs and symptoms, call 911 immediately. Note the exact time the symptoms started (or when the person was last seen well) and give this time to the paramedics or hospital staff. This information is important and can affect treatment decisions. 49 Call 911 If you see any symptoms of stroke. To help you remember stroke symptoms and how you should respond, think F. A.ST.: F- FACE. Does one side of the face droop? (To check, ask the person to smile.) A-ARM. Does one arm drift downward? (To check, ask the person to raise both arms.) «tf*» S- SPEECH. Are the words slurred? Is speech confused? (To check, ask the person to repeat a sentence.) « -(math nor Sf,0 T -TIME. If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important. Call 911 or get to the hospital fast. Tell the medical staff the time the symptoms started (or when the person was last seen well). © 2009 Intermountain Healthcare |
