Knowledge of stroke warning symptoms and intended action in response to stroke in Spain: a nationwide population-based study.

K, Lundelin; A, Graciani; J, García-Puig; P, Guallar-Castillón; JM, Taboada; F, Rodríguez-Artalejo; JR, Banegas

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.

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Authors:

Lundelin K

Graciani A

García-Puig J

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>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 fo...

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