29/10/2018
One in six people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime.
Stroke won't wait. Neither should you. No excuse is more important than your health.
Stroke is treatable. Responding quickly when a stroke occurs can mean the difference between recovery and disability. Recognize the signs. Call 108 immediately
If....
F: Face Drooping
A: Arm Weakness
S: Speech Difficulty
T: Time to call 108 - Gujarat
World Stroke Day is October 29th. Stroke kills nearly 6.5 million people worldwide, however *quick treatment may reduce disability 91 %* of patients who received treatment of the clot-busting drug tPA and a stent retriever within 2.5 hours showed very little or no disability. Knowing the signs and calling 108 are the first steps to receiving life-saving treatment.
