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The Stroke Center at Holy Name Medical Center would like you to
Know the Facts about Stroke and ACT F.A.S.T
- About 795,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke. That means, on average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds.
- Stroke kills more than 137,000 people a year. That's about 1 of every 18 deaths. It's the No. 3 cause of death behind diseases of the heart and cancer.
- On average, every 4 minutes someone dies of stroke.
- About 40 percent of stroke deaths occur in males, and 60 percent in females.
- Americans will pay about $73.7 billion in 2010 for stroke-related costs and disability.
STROKE is an EMERGENCY, Every Second Counts!
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Know If You Are at Risk
Stroke Risk Factors:
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Heavy alcohol use
- Physical inactivity and obesity
- Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
- Family history of stroke
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Know the Signs and Symptoms
and ACT F.A.S.T
| Face |
- Facial Droop
- Uneven smile
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| Arm |
- Arm numbness
- Arm weakness
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| Speech |
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty speaking
or understanding
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| Time |
- Call 911 and get to the
hospital immediately
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Know the Facts