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Know a Stroke when you see one
As with all life-threatening seizures, swift action is essential so correct diagnosis is paramount.
A stroke occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen - it is not a heart attack.
This year 60,000 strokes will occur in Australia - that's a stroke every 10 minutes - which means Stroke is Australia 's second biggest killer and a leading cause of disability.
The National Stroke Foundation has developed an acronym to remember the signs of stroke:
- F - Facial Weakness
- A - Arm weakness
- S - Speech Difficulties
- T - Time To Act
Please share this acronym with your children and friends to increase awareness of tihs debilitating concern.
More info
National Stroke Foundation
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