Knowledge of Stroke Warning Symptoms and Intended Action in Response to Stroke in Spain: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Lundelin, Krista; Graciani, Auxiliadora; García‐Puig, Juan; Guallar‐Castillón, Pilar; M. Taboada, José; Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Fernando; R. Banegas, José

doi:10.1159/000341408

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Knowledge of Stroke Warning Symptoms and Intended Action in Response to Stroke in Spain: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Published in Cerebrovascular Diseases • Jan 1, 2012

Authors:

Krista Lundelin

Auxiliadora Graciani

Juan García‐Puig

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Worldwide thrombolysis rates remain suboptimal. Ambulance transfer is associated with greater use of this time-dependent treatment. Information on public awareness of stroke symptoms is important for planning effective education programs to promote calling of emergency services for suspe...

Subject

Medicine

Stroke (engine)

Population

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