When it comes to stroke, “time is brain.” You’ve probably heard that before. But what does that mean?

Stroke is a medical emergency that requires treatment as soon as possible. The sooner someone receives treatment, the more likely they are to avoid catastrophic injury or death.When stroke symptoms are identified, quick action can literally save someone’s brain.

Every 40 seconds someone in America has a stroke, and every three and a half minutes, someone dies from stroke. 

Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability among adults and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol are all factors that increase your risk for stroke. Stroke is 80 percent preventable and is usually a result of other chronic medical conditions. If you can treat those early, you’re less likely to have a stroke.

Getting back to the “time is brain” idea, it’s important to know how to recognize the signs that someone is having a stroke. Do you know the symptoms? You will after you listen to this episode.

In Episode 70, Dr. G and his guest, Matthew McCoyd, MD, discuss how to recognize the signs of stroke, how stroke is treated and ways to prevent one.

 

Guest

Matthew McCoyd, MD – Board-certified neurologist, associate professor and residency program director, neurology, Loyola Medicine.

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