Characterizing TIA and stroke symptomatology in a population-based study: implications for and diagnostic value of FAST-based public education

Characterizing TIA and stroke symptomatology in a population-based study: implications for and diagnostic value of FAST-based public education

Abstract Background Urgent medical treatment is crucial after stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA), but hindered by extensive prehospital delays. Public education campaigns based on FAST (Face-Arm-Speech-Time) have improved response after major stroke, but not minor stroke and TIA. We aimed to...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline J. Claus, Bernhard B. P. Berghout, Camiel V. J. Box, Silvan Licher, Bob Roozenbeek, M. Kamran Ikram, Frank J. Wolters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Stroke
TIA
FAST
Stroke recognition
Stroke prevention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20960-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20960-5

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