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Cerebrovascular Center
Signs & Symptoms of Stroke - FAST
The best way to treat a stroke is for people to learn what to recognize using FAST:
F — facial numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
A — arm numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
S — slurred speech or difficulty speaking.
T — time to call 911.
Other symptoms of stroke also may include: severe headache, dizziness, loss of balance, loss of vision or double vision. Surprisingly, pain is not a frequent symptom of stroke.
Press Releases
RSS FeedFree Cerebrovascular Symposium Spotlights Survivor Challenges
Thursday, April 29, 2010
CINCINNATI―“New Pathways,” a free educational symposium for patients, caregivers and families who are coping with brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations or moyamoya disease, will be held Saturday, May 15, at the Radisson Hotel in Covington, Kentucky.
The event is co-hosted by the Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) and the Tri-State Brain Aneurysm Support Group.
Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m., and the opening lecture will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants will have an opportunity to attend a breakout session devoted to the cerebrovascular condition that affects them.
The symposium will provide a unique opportunity for survivors of cerebrovascular disorders and their families to meet with other survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals. The symposium will offer formal presentations and informational displays. Topics will include diagnosis, surgical and endovascular treatments, rehabilitation challenges, conquering headaches, caregiver tips, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Featured speakers include:
- Joseph Broderick, MD, Chairman of the Department of Neurology at UC and Research Director of UCNI
- Mario Zuccarello, MD, Professor and Interim Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at UC and a Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeon
- Andrew Ringer, MD, Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery at UC and a Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeon
Although the symposium is free, participants are asked to register in advance by calling (513) 569-5354 or by sending an e-mail to events@UCNeuroscience.com.
The Tri-State Brain Aneurysm Support Group, founded in 2002, provides information, educational materials and encouragement to survivors and their families and caregivers.
The Radisson Hotel is located at 668 West Fifth Street in Covington. Parking in the hotel lot is free.
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The UC Neuroscience Institute, a regional center of excellence, is dedicated to patient care, research, education, and the development of new treatments for stroke, brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy, traumatic brain and spinal injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, disorders of the senses (swallowing, voice, hearing, pain, taste and smell), and psychiatric conditions (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression).
