World Stroke Day, how you can save a life

"By adhering to this very specific set of treatment guidelines, Holy Name Medical Center has clearly made it a priority to deliver high-quality care to all patients affected by stroke", states Nancy Brown, CEO AHA/ASA.

But, while stroke death rates are higher among women, the ministry pointed out that women tended to be more familiar with the symptoms and corresponding treatment than men.

"We congratulate these hospitals and their dedication to education, prevention and early intervention to reduce the devastating effects of stroke", said Sharyn S. Lee, president of the Women's Choice Award Healthcare Division. Doctors sometimes refer to this as a heart-attack for your brain. Aging, unhealthy diets, tobacco use, and physical inactivity, fuel a growing epidemic of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and vascular cognitive impairment.

As said by the Neurologist Dr. Murali S, Stroke is the second major reason behind the death after Heart Attack in the world.

In commemoration of World Stroke Day, the experts emphasised the gender-benders when it comes to stroke and its recovery and severity. "Dialling 999 for an ambulance and getting to hospital without delay can make a big difference to the damage caused by stroke".

There are a number of visible symptoms when someone is having a stroke. Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy and more, helps the patient to start up after the stroke. Wherein there are certain signs the women should not ignore.

In an effort to help women identify the best hospitals for stroke care, the Women's Choice Award partnered with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to identify America's 50 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and America's Best Stroke Centers across the nation. FAST is an short form for Face, Arms, Speech and Time to act.

Face - Has their face fallen on one side?

Arms: Check whether you can lift your both arms?

Speech: Check the other person understands what you are saying?

Time - Time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs.