STROKE Supersedes COVID-19: “BE FAST” To Respond

Amid COVID-19, individuals delay seeking emergency care in fear of contracting the virus.  Recognize the precautions that hospitals have taken to secure patients’ health and safety during this time, the importance of getting medical care immediately for emergencies such stroke, the signs and symptoms of stroke, the various types (i.e. ischemic, hemorrhagic and TIA), the difference between intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhagic attacks,  risk factors, prevention strategies, causes, diagnosis including the use of tele-neurology and treatment options.

Marc Milano, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Department

Laura Smith, RN, coordinator of Stroke Center