Educational Program Improved Senior Preparedness to Call 911 as a Response to Stroke

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in most parts of the world.1 Even though treatment is available, its benefit is highly time-dependent.2,3 Frequently, a minority of patients receive appropriate therapy4 due to low public stroke and heart attack awareness, which leads to delays in medical emergency activation.5 –7
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research