Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
Manatee Memorial Hospital is a leader in treating strokes in Bradenton, FL. Sometimes referred to as a cerebral vascular accident or “brain attack,” a stroke is an interruption of healthy blood flow to brain cells. A stroke should be treated with the same urgency as a heart attack, according to the experts at the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center in Manatee County, FL.
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Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. Brain cells die when deprived of oxygen from the blood.
Stroke occurs when the blockage of an artery prevents blood from reaching cells in the brain, or when an artery ruptures (inside or outside the brain) and causes hemorrhage.
Every second is critical for stroke survival and the patient’s future quality of life, according to the experts in emergency care. Swift diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes and survival rates.
10 signs of possible stroke
According to the American Stroke Association, watch for these 10 signs and side effects of a potential stroke:
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the body
- Sudden difficulty understanding conversations or speech
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Dizziness, loss of coordination
- Severe headache
- Difficulty swallowing and eating
- Facial drooping and numbness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fainting and loss of consciousness
- Confusion and disorientation
To help deliver faster, high-quality care during and after a stroke, a Stroke Alert Team at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Florida is trained to deliver acute-care medicine.
A Stroke Alert Team can include:
- Emergency physicians and nurses
- Radiologists and other technicians
- Neurologists
- Neurosurgeons
Find a doctor
Call the free physician referral service 800-816-4145 or search for a doctor online.Awards for Manatee’s Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center
Comprehensive Stroke Certification
Awarded the Comprehensive Stroke Certification by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). This confirms stroke, providing the highest quality care as determined by an independent process of evaluation.
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Stroke
Manatee Memorial Hospital is named a High Performing Hospital for stroke. This is in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, measured by factors like patient outcomes.
Learn more about our awards and recognition →
Call 911
If you’re having a medical emergency such as chest pain, shortness of breath or another life-threatening condition, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.