Stroke signs? B.E.F.A.S.T. — Call 911 immediately.
Resources About Strokes for Families and Patients
A stroke can be overwhelming, especially in the first hours and days.
This section is designed to help patients and families understand what a stroke is, what may happen in the hospital, how stroke is treated, and what questions to ask along the way.
You do not need to understand everything at once. Start with the topic that is most helpful to you right now.
Learn the difference between ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA.
Learn what the emergency team may do, what tests may be ordered, and why time matters.
Learn about common emergency treatments and why treatment depends on the type of stroke and each individual situation.
Learn what may happen during the hospital stay, how the care team evaluates recovery needs, and how planning for rehabilitation begins.
The first days after a stroke can bring a lot of new information. Use these pages at your own pace, and ask your healthcare team questions whenever something is unclear.
When you are ready to learn about recovery, rehabilitation, and support after discharge, NSA can help with that too.
