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Stroke

When it comes to fighting a stroke, we provide advanced stroke treatment options and around-the-clock interventional neuroradiology coverage. In fact, Florida Hospital is the only hospital system in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties to have interventional neuroradiologists on staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Stroke Symptoms

Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke are important in order to detect and beat it. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

  • Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body
  • Sudden trouble speaking or understanding conversation
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden visual impairment in one or both eyes
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause


Stroke Facts

  • Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a stroke.
  • Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States.
  • About 60 percent of stroke deaths occur in females, and 40 percent in males.
  • High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke.
  • Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable.
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