De Caro & Kaplen partner Michael V. Kaplen, a three-term president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State, and professorial lecturer at law, teaching a course in brain injury law at the George Washington University Law School, discusses the signs and symptoms of a stroke, and how time is of the essence when it comes to recognizing and reacting to those symptoms.
Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can make a significant difference in seeking prompt treatment for stroke victims and even save a life.
The anacronym F A S T helps in recognizing the common stroke indicators. The letters represent:
A stroke occurs when the brain's oxygen supply is interrupted, with ischemic strokes caused by obstructions like blood clots and hemorrhagic strokes resulting from blood vessel rupture.
When a blood vessel in the neck is damaged from trauma, a clot may form which can to the brain causing a blockage known as a cervical artery dissection or vertebral artery dissection.
Frequent signs of a stroke include:
Timely recognition and treatment are essential for a successful recovery. The sooner treatment is instituted, the better the chance for reducing the long-term effects of a stroke.
For more information and legal assistance on medical malpractice for failure to timely diagnose a stroke or start emergency treatment: https://brainlaw.com/medical-malpractice/stroke-misdiagnosis/
Michael V. Kaplen represents victims of vehicle collisions, unsafe buildings and construction sites, and medical malpractice, and is a preferred attorney of The Brain Injury Association of America.
Michael is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and board certified in medical malpractice litigation. He is a Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School, The Legal Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Michael is past chairman of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Automobile, Highway and Premise Liability Section, past chairman of the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, three term president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State served two terms as chair of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and vice-president, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
He was invited by President Obama to participate in the White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit.
He is admitted to courts in New York, Florida, and Washington, DC. He has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer and recognized by Best Lawyers of America and U.S. News and World Report in personal injury law.
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