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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.
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Telestroke Technology Speeds Care, Expertise
Thursday, March 22, 2012
When it comes to stroke, seconds count. And with the help of telestroke technology, UC Health neurologists and emergency physicians will be able to save precious time while still providing state-of-the-art care.
The UC Neuroscience Institute and UC Health University Hospital are launching a major initiative to bring the expertise of the UC Stroke Team to partner hospitals in Greater Cincinnati through telestroke, the use of telemedicine specifically for stroke care.
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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).
