Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is either reduced or stopped, depriving brain tissue of essential oxygen and nutrients. A stroke may cause loss in brain function and affect movement and speech.
Stroke care treatment in Sun City Center, Florida
When a stroke occurs, every minute counts.
That's why the skilled medical team at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is standing by 24/7 to deliver emergency stroke treatment. Our team works together to quickly diagnose a stroke and implement the most effective treatment.
Stroke is a medical emergency
If you think you are experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately.
If you think you are experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately.
Our stroke care services
We are committed to providing fast, effective care to patients experiencing stroke symptoms.
Emergency stroke treatment
We can provide stroke treatment 24/7 in our hospital's emergency room (ER). Here, we follow evidence-based stroke care protocols to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Nationally recognized stroke center
Our hospital is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, as designated by The Joint Commission. This certification reflects our commitment to delivering high quality stroke care and meeting the specialized needs of patients who experience a stroke.
Understanding stroke
A stroke is a serious medical condition that requires immediate emergency care, which is why being knowledgeable about stroke can help save a life.
Types of stroke
A stroke is caused by interrupted blood flow to part of the brain. When blood flow is stopped, that part of the brain can’t receive oxygen and other nutrients. This causes brain cells to die and can result in permanent damage, even death.
There are different types of strokes, including:
- Hemorrhagic stroke: when a blood vessel ruptures and blood leaks into the brain
- Ischemic stroke: when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA) or “mini stroke”: when there is temporary interruption of blood flow to part of the brain
Stroke symptoms
It’s important to be able to recognize signs of a stroke so you can act quickly when they occur. Common stroke symptoms include sudden:
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Numbness, weakness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
- Severe headache with no known cause (may be accompanied by pain in the face or stiffness in the neck)
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes (such as blurred, blackened or double vision)
- Trouble speaking
- Trouble walking
The symptoms of a TIA are the same as those of a stroke, but they usually last only a few minutes. If you think you are experiencing a stroke, don't drive. Call 911.
Stroke risk factors
There are certain factors and conditions that may put you at risk for stroke. However, some of those conditions can often be treated. Some of the major risk factors for stroke include:
- Being 55 years old and older
- Having a family history of stroke
- Having atrial fibrillation (AFib)
- Having diabetes
- Having heart disease
- Having high blood pressure
- Having high cholesterol
- Having poor circulation
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