Did you know — 10 controllable risk factors account for 90% of all strokes?
Change just ONE today
Small changes in these 10 modifiable risk factors can have a big impact
on your stroke risk:
- Hypertension
- Physical inactivity
- Lipids (blood fats)
- Poor diet
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Heart causes
- Alcohol intake
- Stress
- Diabetes
Get the facts here
www.stroke.org/news-release/may-national-stroke-awareness-month and
make a pledge today to change at least one modifiable risk factor.
Take the first step, here:
https://bit.ly/2IG2oue
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Did you know — Up to 80% of strokes are preventable?
Know your risk factors
May is Stroke Awareness Month — understanding your risk factors NOW
can help you prevent a stroke LATER. Learn more about the specific behaviors
you can change in your daily routine, called “lifestyle risk factors,”
and other changes you can make to limit your stroke risk:
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Did you know— you can act F.A.S.T. to limit the impact of a stroke?
STROKE: Know the Signs — Act F.A.S.T.
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.
— someone dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. Stroke is also the #1 cause
of serious long-term disability, and each year nearly 800,000 people in
the U.S. have a stroke. It’s important that people in our community
know the signs and symptoms of stroke
— so they can Act F.A.S.T. to limit its impact.
F.A.S.T. stands for:
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FACE drooping
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ARM weakness
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SPEECH difficulty
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TIME to call 911
It’s easy to remember, and easy to put into practice. You can quickly
check someone for stroke symptoms using the F.A.S.T. method:
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Face - Ask the person to smile and see if their face looks uneven, with
one side drooping.
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Arms - Ask the person to raise both arms and see if one arm is weak or drifts downward.
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Speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase and listen for slurred
or strange speech.
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Time - Time is the single most important part of FAST. If you witness a
friend or loved one exhibiting any of these symptoms, you should call
911 immediately. By acting
FAST, you can play a major role in minimizing the impact of a stroke.
It’s critical that you don’t hesitate. Because in the case
of stroke, every minute counts — and “time lost is brain lost.” The faster a patient gets transported to the emergency room following
the onset of stroke symptoms, the better their chances for survival and
a positive long-term outcome. When a patient arrives at the hospital quickly
after the onset of stroke symptoms there are several effective treatment
options we can use that may not be possible if people wait to call 911
and treatment is delayed. Quick response and rapid treatment are key factors
in limiting long-term disability from stroke.
Please share these important facts with your loved ones. If we all Act
F.A.S.T. we can minimize the impact of strokes in our community and live
healthier, together.
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Did you know — stroke is the third leading cause of death for women?
Learn the hidden stroke risk factors for women
Every year, women have more strokes and stroke-related deaths than men.
In fact, 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year. Learn about
the hidden stroke risk factors for women here:
https://bit.ly/2rI3j3o
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Did you know — young people have strokes, too?
From infants, to teens, to young adults — you’re never too
young to have a stroke
Don’t ever think you’re too young to have a stroke. Many of
the lifestyle risk factors for stroke that exist for older adults are
also present for younger people.
Read one teen’s story here:
http://www.stroke.org/faces-stroke/teen-stroke-survior