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Stroke 101 Reduce your risk with this essential information S troke is the third-leading cause 4. What are the symptoms? 6. What happens afterward? of death among Americans and If you notice the following sudden Patients should take part in a stroke the No. 1 cause of disability in symptoms, call 911 immediately; rehabilitation program-which consists adults. That's the bad news. do not drive to the hospital. of physical, occupational and speech ■ Numbness or weakness in the face, therapy-as soon as they're strong arms or legs, especially on one side enough. Delaying rehabilitation for of the body. even several days can make recovery The good news is, 80 percent of strokes are preventable. 1. What is stroke? Blood vessels that carry oxygen ■ Confusion, trouble speaking even more difficult. or understanding. to the brain become blocked ■ Difficulty seeing. or burst. ■ Trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination. 2. Who's at risk? Anyone, at any age, can have a ■ Severe headache with no known cause. stroke. Certain factors, including being 55 and older and being male, 5. Is it treatable? REHAB FOR KIDS University of Maryland Medical 3. How can it be prevented? ■ Manage your blood pressure Yes, but get to the hospital quickly. Center Midtown Campus also Some people will qualify for put you at greater risk. offers a Pediatric Rehabilitation clot-buster drugs, if they arrive Service called "Just for Kids." Just early enough. Receiving these drugs for Kids provides early interven- early can reduce the stroke's tion rehabilitation, and occu- ■ Don't smoke. permanent effects and make a full pational and speech language ■ Maintain a healthy weight. recovery more likely. therapy for children ages 2 to 18. and cholesterol. Treatment plans address the developmental, language, functional, DO YOU NEED REHAB AFTER A STROKE? To make an appointment with the University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, call 410-225-8357. and under "Medical Services," click "Rehabilitation." social, sensory and motor skills needs of each child. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 410-225-8357. umm.edu/midtown | Winter 2014 5 http://www.umm.edu/midtown

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2014

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2014
Contents
A Healthy Start
Stroke 101
Navigating an Emergency
Back on the Beat
At a Glance
Your Guide to the Affordable Care Act

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2014