Stroke Education Resources

Stroke Information:

American Academy of Neurology
http://www.aan.com
Call: (800) 879-1960 or (651) 695-2717

American Stroke Association
Website: http://www.strokeassociation.org/
Call: 1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/index.htm
Call: 1-800-CDC-INFO

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Call: (800) 352-9424

National Stroke Association
Website: http://www.stroke.org
Call: 1(800)STROKES or 1(800)787.6537

WISEWOMAN: Well-integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/wisewoman/
Call: 1–800–CDC–INFO (1–800–232–4636)
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Stroke Support Groups:
Find a stroke support group in your area

http://strokegroup.americanheart.org/strokegroup/public/zipFinder.jsp
http://nsa.networkats.com/members_online/members/supportgroup.asp

Online Education:

iHOPE: Web Presentations and “Ask the Experts” Sessions
http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=surv_ed

Stroke Risk Scorecard:
http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/Scorecard.Q._08.pdf?docID=601

F.A.S.T Test:

Use the F.A.S.T. test for recognizing and responding to stroke symptoms

F = FACE Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A = ARMS Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T = TIME If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest stroke center or hospital.

Source: National Stroke Association- www.stroke.org

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