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Cox Stroke Center
Providing state-of-the-art stroke care to residents of southwest Missouri.
Someone has a stroke every 45 seconds in the United States. Every year,
more than 750,000 Americans have a new or recurrent
stroke.
Source: National Stroke
Association
Common symptoms of a "brain attack:"
- sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially
on one side of the body
- sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- sudden severe headache with no known cause.
These warning signs may last a few moments and then
disappear. Do not ignore these symptoms.
Call 911 or your local emergency number if you see or have
any of these symptoms. Treatment can be more effective if given quickly.
Every minute counts!
Source: National Stroke Association
Stroke is a "brain attack" that occurs in all
age groups, in both sexes and in all races. It is the third most common
cause of death, preceded only by heart disease and cancer. More than three
million Americans live with the effects of stroke, and it is the number
one cause of adult disability. Protect yourself and those you care about
by learning and being able to recognize the warning signs listed above.
Established in 1998, Cox Stroke Center is the first stroke
center of its kind in the Ozarks. The stroke team approach combines specially
trained health care professionals and comprehensive, state-of-the art
treatment for stroke patients with
a full continuum of care from prevention, diagnosis and quick intervention
to rehabilitation, community
education and support.
Cox Stroke Center is a member of the National Stroke Association’s
Stroke Network. Cox Stroke Center was awarded community education grants
in 1999 and 2000 by the National Stroke Association as part of its Be
Stroke Smart Community Education Initiative. The pilot project supports
local grassroots educational efforts.
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