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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

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STROKE AWARENESS 

 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

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STROKE PREVENTION

 Women and Stroke
 Stroke Prevention Guidelines

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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

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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/

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