Learn the warning signs of stroke so that if you have even one of them, you can call 911 right away.
Stroke and women (PDF, 342 KB)
Learn the warning signs of stroke so that if you have even one of them, you can call 911 right away.
Stroke and women (PDF, 342 KB)
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Strokes happen fast, and getting help quickly can help you make a full recovery.
Stroke symptoms come on suddenly. The most common symptoms are:
Even if your stroke symptoms go away, call 911 right away. Temporary stroke symptoms are often caused by a "mini-stroke," or transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked temporarily.
TIAs may not last long, but they still require treatment. Also, a TIA could be a sign that you are about to have a full stroke.
For more information about stroke symptoms, call the OWH Helpline at 1-800-994-9662 or check out the following resources from other organizations:
Learn the warning signs of stroke so that if you have even one of them, you can call 911 right away.
Stroke and women (PDF, 342 KB)
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The Office on Women's Health is grateful for the medical review in 2017 by:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke staff
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D., M.H.S., Professor of Neurology, Director, Wake Forest Baptist Stroke Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health
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Page last updated: March 25, 2019.
Strokes happen fast, and getting help quickly can help you make a full recovery.
Stroke symptoms come on suddenly. The most common symptoms are:
Even if your stroke symptoms go away, call 911 right away. Temporary stroke symptoms are often caused by a "mini-stroke," or transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked temporarily.
TIAs may not last long, but they still require treatment. Also, a TIA could be a sign that you are about to have a full stroke.
For more information about stroke symptoms, call the OWH Helpline at 1-800-994-9662 or check out the following resources from other organizations:
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