My Stroke Story | Anniversary - We Start Again (VL Extra)
1,036A special New Year's message from Hoeg and Mrs. Hoeg.
TIMING NOTE: So, all along I've been saying that the stroke took place on December 29th, which *may* be right, but since it was close to midnight and since all my medical records list the 30th (when I was admitted), I've decided to treat December 30th as the anniversary. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
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BE FAST
Balance-- sudden loss of balance, staggering gait, severe vertigo
Eyes-- sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes, onset of double vision
Face-- uneven or drooping face, drooling, ask the patient to smile
Arm (leg)-- loss of strength or sensation on one side of the body in the arm and/or leg
Speech-- slurring of speech, difficulty saying words or understanding what is being said, sudden confusion
Terrible headache (time*)-- very severe headache which has maximum intensity within seconds to a minute
*Time of symptom onset and last known well times are important when determining what treatment is appropriate for an individual's stroke, particularly since treatment is time limited. Time is not a symptom or sign of stroke. Traditionally, Time was used for the "T" in the FAST and BEFAST acronyms for stroke awareness. Since terrible headache can be a symptom of stroke this is substituted. However, as the acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. suggests, acting quickly is of critical importance after stroke is suspected. Knowing the symptom onset time or time when last well will have an impact on what treatments can be offered safely.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Stroke Prevention Discussion
2:29 Continuity
4:43 Post-Stroke Anxiety and Self-Doubt
6:10 Reflections on the Future
7:06 Co-counsel's Perspective
10:05 Realigning Life Priorities
12:00 We Start Again
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