World stroke day

Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability. The American Stroke Association is a relentless force for a healthier world with fewer strokes. As champions for health equity, we commit to: • identifying and removing barriers for health care access and quality • advancing cardiovascular health for all. A stroke is a life-changing event – physically and emotionally. Every stroke is unique – and so is every recovery. As a trusted resource, look to us for the latest evidence-based information on stroke, post-stroke recovery, caregiver information, and tools, resources and education for health care professionals. The Dallas-based association was created in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653), or visit Facebook and Twitter. May is American Stroke Month Strokes can happen to anyone at any time. Black Americans have a higher prevalence of stroke and highest death rate from stroke compared to any other racial group. Hispanic Americans also face a high risk of stroke due to unmanaged risk factors. Let’s come together to defeat stroke by learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs. Stroke is an emergency and every second counts. World Stroke Day Stroke remains the second-leading cause of death in the world. There are an estimated 17 million strokes worldwide each year. Join the stroke community on October 29th to: • Raise awareness of the serious nature of str...

GENEVA, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On World Stroke Day, 29 October, the World Stroke Organization (WSO) is calling for urgent action after a survey by the WSO and the World Health Organization (WHO) found that only 35% of hospitals worldwide provide essential clot-busting medicine tissue plasminogen activator(tPA), despite it being added to the WHO essential medicines list 2 years ago. On World Stroke Day, the WSO is calling for urgent improvement in treatment and increased awareness of symptoms. World Stroke Day 2021 #Precioustime Stroke remains the second biggest killer globally: 15 million people will have a stroke every year, 6.5 million of whom will die. Most survivors will face a lifetime of disability or impairment as a result. tPA is a highly effective and cost-effective treatment but provision is dependent on the establishment of specialist stroke units. While these units exist in 91% of higher income countries, in low-income countries it is as low as 18%. Patients in low-income countries experience four times the rate of stroke-related death and disability, compared to their high-income counterparts. The WSO has launched a "Roadmap to Quality Stroke Care" to improve stroke services, a platform which can be used in all settings to identify areas for improvement, and urges health professionals to take part. Prof Sheila Martins, President-Elect at WSO says "People treated with tPA have a 31% higher recovery rate and can go on to lead independent lives. It is shoc...

DALLAS, October 20, 2020 — Strokes don’t discriminate — they can happen to anyone, at any age. And they don’t stop because of a pandemic. About one in four people worldwide have a stroke — the world’s No. 2 killer and a leading cause of disability. But up to 80% may be prevented. That’s why the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is commemorating World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 by emphasizing the importance of preventing stroke. Much of what puts you at risk for a stroke (uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking or obesity) increases your risk for complications due to COVID-19. The association’s World Stroke Day efforts will include a focus on controlling high blood pressure, because it’s the leading preventable cause of stroke. About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and only 25% have it under control. Check your blood pressure regularly “Checking your blood pressure regularly and getting it to a healthy range is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of stroke,” said Mitchell S. V. Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA, FAAN, president of the American Heart Association and professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University in New York City. Control high blood pressure These tips can help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range (120/80) — and lower your stroke risk: • Join the team. Work with your doctor and other health care professionals to • Take medications as prescribed. If you have been pres...

Get Ready for World Stroke Day 2022 - The Power of Saving #Precioustime 30 Jun 2022 With a continued focus on the importance of knowing the signs of stroke and the power of saving #PreciousTime, World Stroke Day on October 29th 2022 will build on the momentum of last year’s Minutes Can Save Lives campaign. What’s staying the same for World Stroke Day2022 • Continued focus on stroke symptom awareness • Social media animations and images from last year • Posters • Hashtags #Precioustime and #WorldStrokeDay • Landmark and clock light ups • Campaign launch webinar in early September What’s NEW for 2022 Updated Campaign Guide with links to all campain resources on www.worldstrokecampaign.org Coming August 2022 NEWCampaign video,drawing on patient and caregiver experiences to demonstrate the power of knowing the signs and saving #PreciousTime for stroke. Coming August2022 NEW Online Stroke Spotter game – test how long it takes for you to spot the key signs of stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties) level up to learn about other stroke symptoms (balance/dizziness and eyesight) and share your time online. Winner will receive a fitness tracker. Coming September2022 NEW Clock selfie social post builder– to highlight the importance of time we will be encouraging members, influencers, decision makers and community leaders to take a selfie in front of a clock, use the World Stroke Day online post-builder to add filters and stroke symptom information and share on socia...

(Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision, Getty Images) For World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, strap on your helmet, hop on your bicycle and pedal like your life depends on it. Which it could — and everyone else's life could, too. Such is the purpose behind "It's a giant celebration to acknowledge everyone for embracing a virtual team event," said Ben Miller, volunteer chair of One CycleNation in Denver, "to recognize folks who lead with their legs." The event fits right into a key component for stroke prevention: exercise. Exercise activates brain cells, encouraging them to grow and connect more efficiently. For clear health benefits, adults should get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (or a combination of both). Two days per week of moderate- to high-intensity muscle strengthening also is recommended. So, what could be better than being outdoors in autumnal splendor, feeling connected to stroke warriors with the same determination? Traditionally a series of spin classes across the country, CycleNation has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by taking the annual event onto streets, sidewalks and trails. Its 2020 goal: to enlist riders to raise $1 million riding 1 million miles. "I view it this way," said Miller, who is vice president of marketing, sales and business development for Kaiser Permanente, a sponsor and participating company for the Denver CycleNation event. "We're given one vessel, one body on this earth. Now, especially in lig...

World Stroke Day When somebody has a stroke, every second that goes by is crucial. As brain tissue and millions of neurons begin to fade away, time could not be more precious. Our #Precioustime campaign aims to raise awareness of stroke signs and the benefits of timely access to emergency medical care.

World Stroke Day 2020: What Are Your Chances Of Getting A Stroke? Know From Our Expert World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 each year. This day tries to create awareness about the prevention of stroke. The theme for the World Stroke Day 2020 is Join The MoveMent to highlight the role of being physically active in preventing this condition. Highlights • Word Stroke Day: In a stroke the brain does not receive enough blood • Sedentary lifestyle increases stroke risk • If not treated on time stroke can lead to death World Stroke Day 2020: Stroke is a brain attack that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is restricted. In this condition the brain cells begin to die due to deprivation of oxygen supply. This loss of brain cells during a stroke affects the particular abilities that are particularly controlled by the brain, resulting in loss of memory, motor skills, muscle control, paralysis or even death, if left unattended. Stroke can be of two types - Ischemic (a blood vessel carrying blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot) and Hemorrhagic (when the affected blood vessel in the brain starts bleeding due to weakened blood vessel walls). World Stroke Day 2020: Who is at a risk? While the peak age for the onset of stroke is usually 55 to 65 years but with the poor lifestyle, the age bracket has come down. Apart from non-modifiable risk factors like genetics, hereditary reasons and family history, modifiable risk factors include high blood pressure, coronary heart d...