What do you know about stroke?

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The FAST Facts

• What do you know about stroke?

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A stroke is not a heart attack. A stroke happens
when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly
interrupted.
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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.
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• Stroke is the second single greatest killer in
  Australia and a leading cause of disability

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• Someone has a stroke every 10 minutes

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In 2010, Australians will suffer over 60,000 new
and recurrent strokes
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Stroke kills more women than breast cancer
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• Almost 1 in 5 people who experience a stroke are
  under 55

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• Stroke is preventable
• Stroke is a medical emergency

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• Everyone needs to know the test to
  recognise and remember the signs of stroke

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ACE Check their FACE. Has their mouth drooped?
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RMSCan they lift both ARMS?
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PEECHIs their SPEECH slurred? Do they
understand you?
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IME is critical. If you see any of these signs,
call 000 now!
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• The National Stroke Foundation can provide

Information about preventing stroke,
rehabilitation and life after stroke
A free information line to answer your questions
about stroke by qualified health
professionals StrokeLine 1800 787 653
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• 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