Stroke
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about stroke.
- After someone has a stroke, what can be done to reduce their risk of having another stroke?
- Are stroke and heart disease related?
- Are strokes hereditary?
- Are there clinical trials for stroke? Why are they important?
- Are there uncontrollable risk factors that increase the chance of stroke?
- Besides eating seafood, what other dietary changes should be considered?
- Can a TIA serve as nature's warning sign?
- Can an individual experience a TIA without actually knowing what's happening?
- Do the signs and symptoms of stroke differ depending on a patient’s age?
- How can I tell if a stroke is occurring?
- How does aneurysm clipping and coiling work?
- How does clot retrieval work?
- How does Telestroke work?
- How does tPA work?
- How important is it for people to be aware of stroke symptoms and for a person to receive care quickly?
- How is a stroke treated?
- Since a stroke causes an interruption of blood flow, is it considered a cardiac-related incident?
- What are the different types of stroke?
- What are the risk factors for stroke?
- What are the symptoms and warning signs of a stroke?
- What are the warning signs of stroke?
- What can I do to help prevent a stroke?
- What causes strokes?
- What happens after a stroke?
- What happens to a person’s body when there is a stroke? Are there things that can be done to help prevent this?
- What is a comprehensive stroke center? What makes it special?
- What is a stroke?
- What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
- What is an advanced primary stroke center?
- What is Telestroke?
- What lifestyle factors can an individual control to help prevent stroke?
- What medical conditions increase the risk of a stroke?
- What should I do if I think someone is having a stroke?
- Why are catheter-based procedures more commonly associated with the heart?
- Why are more young people having strokes?
- Why is immediate treatment so important for a stroke?
Source: Bryan Ludwig, MD, Clinical Neuroscience Institute; John Terry, MD, Clinical Neuroscience Institute; Elizabeth Marriott, MD, Clinical Neuroscience Institute
Schedule an appointment
If you think you are having a stroke, dial 911 immediately. To schedule an appointment with a neurologist, call (866) 608-FIND(866) 608-FIND or complete the form below to receive a call from our scheduling department to make an appointment.