Forsyth Medical Center 
Stroke
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Know the Stroke Warning Signs:
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. We treat the second largest number of stroke patients in the state of North Carolina.
Raising Awareness
Forsyth Medical Center is committed to raising awareness and educating people about the warning signs and risk factors of stroke. We also want to help people to understand how crucial time is when experiencing signs and symptoms of a stroke to decrease the time between when you experience your first symptoms and your arrival for treatment at Forsyth. The time interval may determine the treatment options available to you.
Stroke is a medical emergency. From the first sign of symptoms, call 9-1-1.
Within three hours of the onset of a stroke, we can provide intravenous thrombolytic administration. From three to six hours following onset, depending on the nature of the stroke, many patients can receive intra-arterial thrombolytic administration.
Knowing the warning signs of stroke is important in getting treatment fast.
Some risk factors are controllable, others are not.
There are treatments that may reduce the risk of stroke.
Comprehensive care for stroke patients is offered using the most advanced treatments available today.
Forsyth Medical Center participates in research for stroke and other neurological conditions.
Rehabilitation plays a vital role in the recovery of stroke survivors.
Forsyth Medical Center offers education sessions to stroke patients and family members to help them cope with the impact of stroke.
Stroke survivors, families and friends of stroke survivors, as well as healthcare professionals, are encouraged to attend Forsyth's Stroke Support Group meetings. All meetings are free of charge.
