Stroke Warning Signs

If you observe any of the signs below, DO NOT WAIT and DO NOT FALL ASLEEP. Call 911 and seek immediate treatment.

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts.

Warning Signs of a Stroke:

• 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

Other dangers include:

• Double vision
• Drowsiness
• Nausea or vomiting

Baptist Hospital, Middle Tennessee Medical Center and Saint Thomas Hospital are JCAHO Certified Stroke facilities, specially trained in the fastest, most effective stroke treatments.