Despite recent FAST awareness campaign, only a minority of stroke victims seen by doctors within recommended timeframe

In a study, published online in the journal Age and Ageing, of over 270 patients newly diagnosed with minor strokes or transient ischaemic attack (TIA), only a minority sought medical help within the timeframe recommended by the Royal College of Physicians. This is despite the high profile FAST campaign, which was taking place at the time that the study was conducted. Rapid assessment and treatment of patients with TIA or minor stroke reduces the risk of early recurrent stroke...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news