What are the signs and symptoms of a warning stroke or stroke?
Warning strokes and strokes are often characterized by one or more of five key signs and symptoms: – Sudden loss of strength or numbness in the face, arm or leg. – Difficulty speaking and/or understanding; confusion. – Sudden vision impairment. – Severe and unusual headache. – Dizziness, especially when accompanied by any of the other four symptoms. The study Early use of existing preventive strategies for stroke (EXPRESS) study, by Peter Rothwell et al, The Lancet, October 2007. What question did this study attempt to answer? While it is well recognized that the risk of developing a stroke over the long term can be reduced by meticulous attention to blood pressure and cholesterol control, the impact of early and aggressive intervention after a warning stroke is not known. This British study examined whether the creation of an urgent referral centre that would treat people with TIA and minor stroke earlier than a regular clinic, might reduce the risk of developing a new stroke in the t
