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Stroke is a Medical Emergency' says The Stroke Association.
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September 9, 2005
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M2 PRESSWIRE-9 September 2005-Stroke Association: Stroke is a Medical Emergency' says The Stroke Association(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Lives could be saved and disability reduced if stroke was always treated as a medical emergency, according to the Stroke Association. The charity is calling on the public to act FAST if they suspect a stroke, as part of an 18-month nationwide campaign being launched on October 6th.
The 'Stroke is a Medical Emergency' campaign aims to raise public awareness of the symptoms of stroke and the need for changes within the health service so that stroke gets priority treatment. One of the key causes of delay is the ...