Lawyers Helping Victims Of Strokes & Heart Attacks
Heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death in the United States, and healthcare teams have a responsibility to monitor patients for the warning signs, including:
- Nausea
- Slurring or loss of speech
- Seizures
- Rapid heart beat or hypertension
- Loss of balance
- Sudden headache
- Numbness in the face or extremities
- Fainting
- Paralysis on one side
Poor nutrition, smoking, obesity, a history of high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are all considered risk factors, and medical professionals should be aware of how these factors can impact a patient’s vascular system.