Explore Early Warning Signs
Understanding the signals your body sends is crucial for timely intervention.
Recognizing Key Indicators
Prompt recognition of early warning signs is vital for preventing or mitigating the impact of a stroke. MyHealthTracker provides resources to help you understand common and subtle indicators that require immediate medical attention.
Remember the acronym F.A.S.T. for common stroke symptoms:
- Face drooping
- Arm weakness
- Speech difficulty
- Time to call 911
Beyond the classic F.A.S.T. signs, our platform can help you track other vital signs and symptoms that might indicate a heightened risk or recurrence. This includes monitoring for irregular heart rhythms, sudden changes in blood pressure, or unusual neurological symptoms.
Beyond F.A.S.T.: Other Important Signals
While F.A.S.T. is a critical tool, other signs can also indicate a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is often a "mini-stroke" that serves as a warning sign. These can include sudden:
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the body.
- Confusion or trouble understanding.
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or coordination.
- Severe headache with no known cause.
Using MyHealthTracker's monitoring features can help you keep a log of such occurrences to share with your doctor, aiding in early diagnosis and intervention.