Brain Saving Technologies Alerts Public to Warning Signs of Stroke; Week's Events Highlight Risk of Stroke Among Young Americans.NEWTON, Mass. -- This week, two events - the unexpected news that Patriots Pro Bowl linebacker Tedy Bruschi Tedy Lacap Bruschi (pronounced BREW-ski) (born June 9, 1973 in San Francisco, California) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He is of Filipino and Italian descent. , suffered a mild stroke and the focus on stroke by NBC's medical drama ER - have called attention to the fact that stroke can strike regardless of age. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Brain Saving Technologies, the situations that played out in real-life and fictionally this week emphasize the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms and seeking immediate care within three hours of onset, regardless of your age. Taking these steps can dramatically increase stroke victims potential to regain normal functioning. There are many signs that an individual is suffering an acute brain attack, or stroke. A common set of five symptoms indicates the possible occurrence of a stroke. These include: 1. Sudden numbness numbness /numb·ness/ (num´nes) anesthesia (1). Numbness Loss of feeling or sensation. Mentioned in: Topical Anesthesia or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body 2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding 3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes 4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness dizziness: see vertigo. , loss of balance or coordination 5. Sudden severe headache headache Pain in the upper portion of the head. Episodic tension headaches are the most common, usually causing mild to moderate pain on both sides. They result from sustained contraction of face and neck muscles, often due to fatigue, stress, or frustration. with no known cause Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with 700,000 Americans experiencing one each year. Stroke is also the leading cause of disability in the U.S., with more than 1.1 million people impaired nationwide. Brain Saving Technologies is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts The City of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is an important residential suburb of Boston, which abuts it on the east. According to the 2000 census, the population of the Newton was 83,829, making it the tenth largest city in the state. , and can be reached at 617-332-0310, or at www.brainsavingtech.com. |
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