Stroke Awareness Foundation

06/17/2026

New guidelines from the American Heart Association are changing how doctors diagnose and treat the most common type of stroke. Clot busting treatment can be given to stroke patients 4.5 hours and 24 hours from onset of symptoms.

New guidelines from the American Heart Association are changing how...

06/15/2026

Hiccups can be a sign of stroke. “In rare cases, hiccups can be linked to a stroke — specifically a stroke affecting the brainstem,” said Dr. Adeel Popalzai, a vascular neurologist and stroke program director at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. “The brainstem is involved in the hiccup reflex pathway. When a stroke disrupts this area, it can cause persistent, uncontrollable hiccups that don’t respond to usual remedies.”

“It is important to remember that hiccups alone are almost never a stroke, but persistent hiccups with other symptoms can be a warning sign,” Popalzai stressed.

Other Commonly Missed Signs of Stroke:
Sudden dizziness, vertigo or a spinning sensation

Trouble walking, or loss of balance or coordination, which can look like clumsiness, intoxication, veering to one side, difficulty standing or coordinating movements and generalized weakness

Visual disturbances, such as double vision, trouble focusing or loss of part of the visual field

Difficulty swallowing

A sudden, severe headache (particularly in hemorrhagic strokes) — it can signal a brain bleed

Nausea and vomiting, especially when combined with dizziness or imbalance

Sudden confusion or trouble understanding, which can present as difficulty processing information or following a conversation, and may appear as disorientation or memory trouble

When symptoms are sudden and unusual, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and seek medical attention right away.


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stroke-symptom-subtle-sign-hiccups_l_6a26f61fe4b0626f4fe0544c

06/12/2026

Learn the warning signs of stroke and what to do of you or someone is having a stroke. We have stroke signs and symptoms in 8 different languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Farsi, Afghan, and Tagalog. Please share this message with friends and family. Know the Signs. Save a Life.

https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/picklanguage/

Stroke is an emergency. Learn the signs of a stroke. Your quick action could save a life. Call 911 or go to the hospital immediately. Click for English

06/10/2026

Download the Free Stroke Awareness Foundation App.

Locate the nearest Stroke Center
Identify Stroke Signs and Symptoms
Notify emergency contacts of your geolocation and that you are having a stroke.
Available in English, Español, 中文 , and Quốc ngữ

https://www.strokeinfo.org/mobile-app/

06/10/2026

Thank you to Valley Village Retirement Community for hosting a Stroke Awareness Foundation presentation and helping educate our community on the warning signs of stroke. Remember, when experiencing stroke symptoms, dialing 911 immediately saves lives!

Learn the signs of stroke and BEFAST at https://www.strokeinfo.org, and download our free stroke emergency app here: http://onelink.to/brjr2w.

06/08/2026

What is a stroke?

A stroke, sometimes referred to as a brain attack, primarily occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked by a clot or tear in a blood vessel. There are 2 types of stroke called Ischemic and Hemorrhagic.

Ischemic Stroke (Clots)
An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed, usually by a blood clot or a buildup of fatty deposits (atherosclerosis). This is the most common type of stroke, accounting for about 87% of all strokes, according to the AHA.

Hemorrhagic Stroke (Bleeds)
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding tissue. This bleeding puts pressure on brain cells and causes damage.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A TIA, often called a mini-stroke, is caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. Unlike a full stroke, the blockage is brief and symptoms usually resolve within minutes to hours, and no permanent brain damage occurs.

Learn more by visiting:
https://www.strokeinfo.org/stroke-facts-statistics/

A stroke, sometimes referred to as a brain attack, primarily occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked by a clot or tear in a blood vessel. There are 2 types of stroke called Ischemic (clots) and Hemorrhagic (bleeds). There are also Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

06/05/2026

Here are three major stroke risk factors:

High Blood Pressure: Blood pressure measures the force of blood against artery walls. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can damage arteries and put you at risk for stroke as much as 4-fold.

High Cholesterol: When blood cholesterol is high it forms plaque, and the plaque builds up within the walls of arteries which can narrow the opening for blood flow. Over time, this can lead to stroke.

Smoking: Smoking is the leading preventable risk factor for stroke. Smokers are four times more likely to have a stroke than non-smokers. Exposure to second-hand smoke may double a non-smoker’s risk.


https://www.strokeinfo.org/stroke-risk-factors/

06/03/2026

Why should you call 911 when having a stroke? Transport via 911 leads to most expedited treatment and the best possible outcome for a stroke patient. Activating emergency medical services (EMS) is the most important factor in reducing delay times to hospital arrival for stroke patients.

Time is Brain when it comes to Stroke! Call 911 Immediately!



https://www.strokeinfo.org/call-911-when-having-a-stroke-2/

06/01/2026

What Are the Signs of a Stroke in Women?
The main symptoms of stroke are the same for both women and men, says Nancy Gadallah, D.O., a board-certified vascular neurologist at the Stroke & Neurovascular Center at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

The acronym BE FAST can help you remember them:

B: Loss of balance
E: Eye or vision changes
F: Facial drooping
A: Arm weakness or numbness
S: Speech difficulty like trouble speaking or confusion
T: Time to call 911

That said, women may have other, more-subtle symptoms as well, says Sanskriti Mishra, M.D., a board-certified vascular neurologist and director of Stroke at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. These may include:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Hiccups
Confusion
Behavioral changes like severe and uncharacteristic irritability, anxiety or apathy
Blurred vision
Sudden, overwhelming heaviness or loss of energy



https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthier-you/2026/05/28/stroke-symptoms-in-women-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore

05/31/2026

Learn how to spot a stroke. Anyone can have a stroke at any age.
Remember BEFAST
B - Balance: Sudden loss of balance
E - Eyes: Sudden loss of vision
F - Face: Does one side of the face droop?
A - Arm: Is one arm or leg weak or numb?
S -Speech: Is speech slurred or unrecognizable?
T- Time: Call 911 immediately!

https://www.today.com/video/how-to-spot-the-signs-of-a-stroke-and-how-to-take-action-264149573831

Every year, about 800,00 people in the United States experience a stroke. Dr. Carolyn Brockington, vascular neurologist and director of the Stroke Center at Mount Sinai West in New York, joins TODAY with a checklist on the symptoms to look out for, how to take action and what you can do to help redu...