Bailey & Glasser LLP issued the following announcement on May 20.
Please dial 911 or immediately go to the emergency room if you or a loved one are experiencing signs or symptoms of a stroke. This post is intended to promote awareness of stroke in conjunction with National Stroke Awareness Month and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from a medical professional.
By the numbers
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke each year. Of those, strokes kill 140,000 Americans each year, or alternatively, are responsible for 1 out of every 20 deaths. In addition to the emotional and physical toll on families and loved ones, strokes are responsible for an estimated $34 billion in losses each year due to health care services, medicines to treat stroke, and missed days of work.
Without question, strokes wreak havoc on thousands of lives and have a major impact on our economy.
Early evaluation
The CDC advises that early evaluation and treatment can be a major factor in determining the prognosis of a stroke patient. In fact, patients who arrive at the emergency department within 3 hours of their first symptoms often have less disability 3 months after a stroke than those who received delayed care. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
The CDC advises that the following symptoms can be signs of stroke in both men and women:
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Our team
The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Bailey Glasser have handled cases related to strokes. Whether a stroke diagnosis was missed or delayed, medical imaging was misinterpreted, or treatment was unnecessarily delayed, our team of experienced medical malpractice attorneys is here when you need us most. Please do not hesitate to contact our team if you or a loved one have questions about the medical care you have received.
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