Addressing stroke signs and symptoms through public education: the Stroke Heroes Act FAST campaign.

Abstract

The Stroke Heroes Act FAST kit may be a useful tool for improving knowledge of stroke signs and symptoms among adults.

Keywords

MedicineStroke (engine)WeaknessFacial weaknessPhysical therapySurgery

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health US

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Year: 2008
Type: article
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Pages: A49-A49
Citations: 112
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                                    Hilary K. Wall, 
                                
                                    Brianne M Beagan, 
                                
                                    H. J. O’Neill
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Addressing stroke signs and symptoms through public education: the Stroke Heroes Act FAST campaign.. 
                            PubMed
                            , 5
                            (2)
                            , A49-A49.