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Stroke is a serious medical emergency, and every second counts. If you or a loved one is experiencing any stroke symptoms from the acronym BE FAST (B-Balance, E-Eyes, F-Face, A-Arm S-Speech, T-Time), do not delay treatment, and call 911 right away. It is important to note the last time you or the patient was known to be well or without symptoms and report it to the emergency physician, as well as have a readily available list of all current medications.
UConn Health has a dedicated stroke clinic available to anyone who is at an increased risk for stroke, has warning signs for a stroke, or has had a stroke or mini-stroke in the past.
If you fit this criteria, the specialized staff will assess your likelihood of having a stroke and will work with you to create a plan just for you to help reduce your risks.
Stroke Prevention
If you are at an increased risk for stroke, or have had a warning sign such as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), UConn Health’s Neurovascular Program can assess your risk factors and develop individualized management strategies that can help reduce your risk of suffering a stroke.
Stroke Recovery & Care
At UConn Health, we recognize that every patient is unique and work closely to help patients who experience a stroke recover at their pace and achieve their goals. Depending on each patient’s needs, follow-up care involves UConn Health specialists in the following areas – all of which are part of our comprehensive stroke team:
- Cardiology
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology
- Specialized Eye Care
- Speech Therapy
When appropriate, patients can also receive follow-up care from experts at the UConn Center on Aging who understand the often complex needs of older patients.