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Published: October 20, 2020

Five ways to reduce stroke risk this World Stroke Day

Amid a pandemic, the American Stroke Association to focus on factors that increase stroke risk

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FAST warning signs infographic

F.A.S.T. infographic with stroke warning signs: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1. Stroke.org

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FAST warning signs infographic — FAST warning signs infographic

F.A.S.T. infographic with stroke warning signs: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1. Stroke.org

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Dr. Elkind on World Stroke Day 2020

American Heart Association President, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, M.D., MS, FAHA, FAAN, professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and attending neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY.

Text: "Stroke remains the leading cause of serious long-term disability and the number two cause of death in the world. On World Stroke Day, it's important to remember that stroke is preventable, treatable and beatable. For more information, go to stroke.org."

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Dr. Brockington on what puts people at a higher risk of stroke

American Stroke Association volunteer expert Carolyn Brockington, MD, offers perspective (via Zoom) on what puts people at higher risk of stroke for World Stroke Day. She is a neurologist and Director of the Stroke Center at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, New York.

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Dr. Brockington on what people need to know about strokes

American Stroke Association volunteer expert Carolyn Brockington, MD, offers perspective (via Zoom) on what people need to know about strokes for World Stroke Day. She is a neurologist and Director of the Stroke Center at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, New York.

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Dr. Brockington on what people can do to reduce risk of death and disability

American Stroke Association volunteer expert Carolyn Brockington, MD, offers perspective (via Zoom) on what people can do to reduce their risk of death and disability from stroke for World Stroke Day. She is a neurologist and Director of the Stroke Center at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, New York.

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Dr. Brockington on minority groups and stroke risk

American Stroke Association volunteer expert Carolyn Brockington, MD, offers perspective (via Zoom) on minority group's increased risk, changes in stroke risk for World Stroke Day. She is a neurologist and Director of the Stroke Center at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, New York.

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