Stroke Care

On average, someone suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds and someone dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. In all, 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. The statistics are staggering, and make it clear why quick diagnosis and treatment is so important if you think you may be having a stroke. At Chestnut Hill Hospital, we know that a stroke can happen at any time. We’re ready all the time—24 hours a day to provide vital, immediate attention.

 
Also referred to as a "brain attack", strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. There are two different types:

• Ischemic stroke: when a blood clot blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain.
• Hemorrhagic stroke: when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into surrounding tissue.

Quick reaction is essential regardless of stoke type, and knowing the signs of a stroke can be the difference between minimal and severe damage.

Know the symptoms:

• Confusion or difficulty speaking/understanding
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sudden loss of vision
• Sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis of the face or on one side of the body
• Sudden severe headache
• Unexplained dizziness and/or loss of balance

If you think you are having a stroke, or suspect a loved one is, call 911 immediately.

Impact Of Stroke (Stroke Statistics)