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May 21, 2021

Signs of a Stroke & Treatment in Louisville, KY

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Stroke is a medical emergency
caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain.

As far as treatments for stroke,
there are two main ones.

They do the same things.

So the medical treatment is called TPA.

It's a medicine that we give that breaks up blood clots
that's given in an IV and it breaks up clots

in the brain.

There's another treatment called embolectomy where a
surgeon actually goes in directly and pulls the clot

out of the brain.

The most important thing with stroke is that it
progresses quickly, and the things that we use to treat

it are very time-limited.

They have to be given very quickly to help somebody.

So the most important thing to do is call 911
and get to the hospital as quick as you can.

The warning signs of stroke are difficult.

The American Stroke Association came up
with a memory aid called BE-FAST.

So B is for balance.

Sudden inability to walk or stand.

E is for eyes.

Trouble with double vision or loss of vision.

F is for face.

Facial droop.

A is for arm weakness on either side of the body.

S is for speech.

Trouble talking or understanding.

And then T is for time because all the treatments we
have are time-limited so people have to act quickly.

For stroke treatment,
the most important thing is to come to a facility

with multidisciplinary care.

At Baptist Health Louisville,
we've got a team that includes emergency physicians,

stroke neurologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons,
and interventional radiologists that can help both

assess the stroke and get you the best treatment.

When we're able to act quickly and restore the blood
flow, get people back to normal,

it really makes everything we do worthwhile.

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Baptist Health Louisville: Signs of a Stroke & Treatment

Detecting a stroke early on is vital to both recovery and treatment. Learn more about the warning signs of a stroke from Baptist Health Louisville.

Signs of a Stroke & Treatment HealthTalks Transcript

James B. Thornton, MD, Neurology:
Stroke is a medical emergency caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain. As far as treatments for stroke, there are two main ones. They do the same thing. The medical treatment is called TPA. It’s a medicine that we give that breaks up blood clots. It’s given in an IV and it breaks up clots in the brain. There’s another treatment called embolectomy, where a surgeon actually goes in directly and pulls the clot out of the brain.

The most important thing [to know] with stroke is that it progresses quickly. The things that we use to treat [stroke] are very time-limited. They have to be given very quickly to help somebody. The most important thing to do is call 911 and get to the hospital as quickly as you can.

The warning signs of stroke are difficult. The American Stroke Association came up with a memory aid called BE FAST. B is for balance, a sudden inability to walk or stand. E is for eyes, trouble with double vision or loss of vision. F is for face, facial droop. A is for arm weakness on either side of the body. S is for speech, trouble talking or understanding. T is for time, because all the treatments we have are time-limited, so people have to act quickly.

For stroke treatment, the most important thing is to come to a facility with multidisciplinary care. At Baptist Health Louisville, we’ve got a team that includes emergency physicians, stroke neurologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons and interventional radiologists who can help both assess the stroke and get you the best treatment. When we’re able to act quickly, restore the blood flow, and get people back to normal, it really makes everything we do worthwhile.

Next Steps and Useful Resources:

Find a Neuro and Stroke Care Provider Near You
Take Our Free Stroke Health Risk Assessment
Download a Neurology Patient Packet
Life After Stroke: What to Expect During Recovery & Rehab

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