How to spot a stroke

Stroke: Commonly Asked Questions During COVID-19

Posterior circulation strokes can be difficult to recognize and diagnose. Dizziness is one of the most common diagnoses seen and treated in Emergency Departments across the country. Having comfort in posterior stroke recognition prompting timely treatment is vital. Someone experiencing a severe posterior circulation stroke may score a zero on the NIHSS which can be misleading! Testing ataxia and asking about vision changes, and assessing for visual field cuts are important if you are considering

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