Stroke Symptoms

Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. During a stroke, brain cells and tissue begin to die after just a few minutes without blood or oxygen, resulting in brain damage. Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious, long-term disability and is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

The Houston Methodist Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center offers a coordinated, interdisciplinary rapid-response system for identifying and treating stroke. Our exceptional team of physicians and highly dedicated nurses provide immediate stroke intervention and care. From the onset of symptoms, patients receive the latest treatments with the hope of the best possible recovery.

A stroke can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Neurologists say, “time is brain,” because strokes treated quickly — ideally within three hours — can lead to excellent outcomes with no lingering brain damage or disability. If you observe any of symptoms of a stroke in yourself or others, call 911 immediately.

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Chris' Story
Chris Bolio felt clumsy and uncoordinated, bumping into walls and losing balance days after competing in a triathlon. A hole in his heart caused him to have a stroke, and treatment at Houston Methodist quickly put him back on course.

Watch Chris's story here  ➝
Stroke Q&A: Causes, Symptoms & 4 More Things to Know
It is important to be able to identify stroke in yourself or other people, as well as know the urgency and time-sensitive nature of stroke treatment.
5 Signs of Stroke & Why Acting Quickly Is Crucial
Each year about 800,000 people experience a stroke. Preventing permanent brain damage, and even death, means knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and acting quickly.
Stroke Types
As a national leader in stroke diagnosis, treatment and research, our specialists treat strokes of all types and complexity.
Stroke Treatments
We offer the full range of patient-centered stroke treatments, from clot-busting drugs to state-of-the-art neurovascular procedures.

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