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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 FeedJoseph Broderick, MD, Named to Stroke Leadership Role
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
CINCINNATI—Joseph Broderick, MD, Research Director of the UC Neuroscience Institute and a researcher, teacher and clinician in cerebrovascular disease and stroke at the University of Cincinnati, has been appointed incoming vice chair and chair-elect of the American Heart Association (AHA) Stroke Council.
Dr. Broderick’s appointment is being announced Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Los Angeles, site of the AHA’s International Stroke Conference 2011, Feb. 9-11. He will serve two years (2011–2013) as vice chair of the Stroke Council, then two years (2013–2015) as chair.
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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).
