One minute everything feels normal. The next, you can’t speak, move, or think clearly.

That’s what having a stroke can feel like—and recognizing the signs quickly can save your life.

In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, we hear from stroke survivor Meisha McIntosh, who shares her real-life experience of having a stroke while at work, and how fast action helped save her life. Dr. Guilherme Dabus, interventional neuroradiologist at Baptist Health, explains what happens in the brain during a stroke, the different types of strokes, and why every second matters.

You’ll learn:

• The most common stroke symptoms and how to recognize them
• What the FAST and BE-FAST acronyms mean and how to use them
• Why calling 911 immediately is critical
• What causes a stroke and the most important risk factors
• What recovery can look like after a stroke
• Why strokes can happen even in younger, otherwise healthy individuals

The longer a stroke goes untreated, the more brain damage occurs. Acting quickly can mean the difference between full recovery and long-term disability.

Host:

 David Jeannot

 Guests:

Guilherme Dabus, M.D., Co-Director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

 Meisha McIntosh, Stroke Survivor