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Stroke

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Originally published 2008
AuthorsPhilip B. Gorelick
Sean D. Ruland
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Still the number three killer across the board and number one cause of disability, stroke, or cerebrovascular disease, remains a leading topic in clinical neurology. . . .

'Select 999 for emergencies, stroke, in spite of coronavirus'

Apr 18,2020 8:26 pm

people with a Stroke should call 999 for emergency medical assistance, even during the Corona-Virus-pandemic, say British experts.

are you worried that many are in search of urgent help when you need it The Most , the want may be due to the fear of The Virus or not, the burden on the NHS.

can help Each delay in the search, to disabilities or even cause death, warns the Stroke Association .

prompt assessment and treatment saves lives, they say.

Medical Emergency

the data suggest, people currently away from the hospitals, that's fine, unless you really need care.

the Latest figures for England and Scotland recommend attendance to emergency departments fell by about a third on the same week Last Year .

Those in need of urgent medical help should still note, experts say.

Dr. Deb Lowe, the NHS National Clinical Director for Stroke and consultant Stroke physician, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, said: "Our hospitals are equipped and ready for the treatment of Stroke patients.

"in light of The Emergency changes, via the NHS, it is possible that the treatment of a patient, or maybe a little bit different, while we put measures in place for dealing with the Corona Virus safe.

"But this should remind patients and NHS workers safe and The Most important thing to Dial 999 if they suspect a Stroke . "

Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association , said people should not The Signs and symptoms of shock, ignore, attack, or dismiss this as a funny twist.

How To take The Signs of a Stroke - The Fast test

the same as a Stroke , but only up to 24 hours are signs of a mini Stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack).

Ms-Bouverie, said: "A mini-Stroke is A Warning that major Stroke is on the way, so you should not ignore signs, and you need to seek help. "

Professor Rustam Al-Shahi Salman, from The British Association of Stroke Physicians said, also with coronavirus social distancing in place, family and friends were able to QUICKLY test on The Phone or via video chat.

Stroke symptoms and coronavirus?

If you have, coronavirus, and start with Stroke symptoms, call 999. Also tell the paramedics that you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19).



coronavirus pandemic, nhs, strokes

Source of news: bbc.com

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