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What do you know about stroke?
The FAST Facts

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A stroke is not a heart
attack. A stroke happens
when the supply of blood
to the brain is suddenly
interrupted.

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A transient ischaemic attack
(TIA) is a ‘mini stroke’.
Symptoms are like a stroke, but
go away within 24 hours. TIAs
still require emergency
treatment.

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Stroke is the second
single greatest killer in
Australia and a leading
cause of disability

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Someone has a stroke
every 10 minutes

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In 2010, Australians will
suffer over 60,000 new
and recurrent strokes

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Stroke kills more women
than breast cancer

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Almost 1 in 5 people who
experience a stroke are
under 55

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• Stroke is preventable
• Stroke is a medical emergency

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Everyone needs to know
the test to
recognise and remember
the signs of stroke

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ACE
Check their FACE.
Has their mouth drooped?

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RMS
Can they lift both ARMS?

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PEECH
Is their SPEECH slurred?
Do they understand you?

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IME is critical.
If you see any of these signs, call 000 now!

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The National Stroke Foundation can provide:
A free information line to answer your questions about
stroke by qualified health professionals
StrokeLine 1800 787 653
Information about preventing stroke,
rehabilitation and life after stroke

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Keep up to date with us on the web at:
www.facebook.com/pages/National-
Stroke-Foundation/81740861169
http://twitter.com/strokefdn
Find out more information at:
strokefoundation.com.au