CINCINNATI (WKRC) - World Stroke Awareness Day is approaching on Oct. 29, and the American Stroke Association is emphasizing the importance of recognizing the FAST early warning signs of a stroke.

A >medical emergency, and recognizing symptoms quickly is critical to receiving timely care. "There's nothing a bystander or I can do, without anything available to me, to help if I see someone having ...

One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE ...

MERRIMACK – At 64 years old, Merrimack resident David Johnson had a busy life between business trips, powerlifting at the gym as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren — then, last ...

When a stroke goes unnoticed, it can have serious consequences later in life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one-quarter of strokes in the United States occur in ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) -Every second counts when it comes to stroke. That’s the message from University of Iowa Health Care, home to the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, and a national ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - May is stroke awareness month, and one local family's real-life emergency shows just how powerful it can be when someone recognizes the signs of a stroke--and acts fast. Sarah ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

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(CNN) — One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term ...