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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, while a transient ischemic attack (TIA) involves temporary stroke symptoms. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Australia, killing more women than breast cancer. It is important to recognize the signs of stroke using the FAST test of face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and time to call for emergency help in order to save lives and end suffering from stroke.
Stroke week powerpoint_presentation
- 1. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. What do you know about stroke? The FAST Facts
- 2. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. A stroke is not a heart attack. A stroke happens when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
- 3. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a ‘mini stroke’. Symptoms are like a stroke, but go away within 24 hours. TIAs still require emergency treatment.
- 4. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. Stroke is the second single greatest killer in Australia and a leading cause of disability
- 5. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. Someone has a stroke every 10 minutes
- 6. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. In 2010, Australians will suffer over 60,000 new and recurrent strokes
- 7. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer
- 8. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. Almost 1 in 5 people who experience a stroke are under 55
- 9. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. • Stroke is preventable • Stroke is a medical emergency
- 10. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. Everyone needs to know the test to recognise and remember the signs of stroke
- 11. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering.
- 12. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. ACE Check their FACE. Has their mouth drooped?
- 13. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. RMS Can they lift both ARMS?
- 14. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. PEECH Is their SPEECH slurred? Do they understand you?
- 15. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. IME is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 now!
- 16. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering.
- 17. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering.
- 18. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. The National Stroke Foundation can provide: A free information line to answer your questions about stroke by qualified health professionals StrokeLine 1800 787 653 Information about preventing stroke, rehabilitation and life after stroke
- 19. Stop stroke. Save lives. End suffering. Keep up to date with us on the web at: www.facebook.com/pages/National- Stroke-Foundation/81740861169 http://twitter.com/strokefdn Find out more information at: strokefoundation.com.au