Denton County Living Well Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 32

Medical Center of Lewisville’s
Stroke Care Center
every 3.1 minutes someone dies from a stroke.
By Patricia Brown, BSN, RN, Stroke Coordinator, Emergency Department

Kinds of Strokes

For the 750,000 Americans who experience stroke or other cerebrovascular
events each year, immediate attention and individualized care are vital for

ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

features neurologists and nurse practitioners on call 24/7 for triage and
immediate treatment of stroke patients. Our team of professionals takes a

Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel
supplying the brain becomes blocked by a
blood clot or other particle such as a piece of

maximize patient care and optimize their recovery. Our Stroke Program also

Are You at Risk for Stroke?
will have unique symptoms or perhaps NO symptoms
at all. Prevention and early detection are key factors
in identifying and successfully treating neurological
conditions. Know these warning signs of stroke and
teach them to others. Every second counts:
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg,
especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confu