Stroke emergency — Call 911

If you or someone with you has one or more of the following signs, don't delay. Immediately call 911 or your emergency medical services (EMS) number so an ambulance can be sent for you.

Symptoms of stroke:

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

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Check the time

It is important to note the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared. It's very important to take immediate action. If given within three hours of the start of symptoms, special drugs may reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.

Primary Stroke Centers

Certain medical centers in South Carolina have unique, comprehensive capabilities for diagnosing and treating stroke emergencies. These centers are highly qualified to advise you on stroke prevention, stroke care and recovery. Learn more information from the Joint Commission.

Anderson, SC
AnMed Health
800 North Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29621
864-512-1000

Charleston, SC
MUSC Medical Center
169 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-4000

Roper Hospital
316 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-2000

Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
101 East Wood Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-560-6000