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STROKE DETECTION

Know how to Recognize the Symptoms of Stroke

REMEMBER the F.A.S.T. method to identify a Stroke!

F	- Face: Does the face look uneven?
A	- Arms: Do the arms appear uneven when raised?
S	- Speech: Is the speech distored, can they say "The Sky Is Blue"?
T	- Time: Time Is Of The Essence! It is important to get help FAST!

If ANY ONE of these symptoms appear, call an Ambulance IMMEDIATELY!

Click HERE to view the FAST Video 

 Scientists Portable Device Acts As Early Detector of Strokes

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STROKE AWARENESS 

 Brochure: Judy's Run for Stroke Awareness and Prevention

 National Stroke Association's Information on Stroke

 Video by Jill Bolte Taylor on her personal experience on stroke  

 Story by Kris Appel: Bringing Stroke Out Of The Shadows

 Where are the Celebrities? Where is the Media support for Stroke Awareness?

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STROKE PREVENTION

 Women and Stroke
 Stroke Prevention Guidelines 
 Stroke Score Card

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AFTER AFFECTS FROM STROKE 

 Managing Life at home following a stroke

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WHERE TO GET HELP FOR STROKE

 Getting Help
 St. Catherine's Education & Support Group for Patients and Families

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 BIONIC DEVICES FOR STROKE SURVIVORS 

 Myomo
 Tibion Bionic Technologies
 Biomove home device
 Amadeo Robotic Hand Rehabilitation

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Awareness of stroke risk, symptoms and appropriate treatment is vital to reducing the incidence and impact of stroke.  A recent study revealed that U.S. public knowledge of stroke risk factors did not improve between 2000 and 2005.

 

*SOURCE: National Stroke Association - http://www.stroke.org/

More helpful information will be available soon!