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R apid A rterial o C clusion E valuation created by SCD DHEC Bureau of EMS History Historical Context EMS is the first medical contact in over 50 of all stroke victims in US Unless the patient had altered LOC strokes were treated as nonemergent events and transported routine to ER. August 2014 Stroke Fact Sheet  Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 130,000 Americans each year — that’s 1 of every 19 deaths . 1  A . October 2013. Acknowledgements. Rebecca Fleck, . Regional Stroke Education and Research Coordinator, Central South Regional Stroke Program. Joanne Fortin, . Regional Education Coordinator, North & East GTA Stroke Network. Sarah L. Livesay, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC. Assistant Professor. Rush University. Typical V. Atypical: Semantics?. Stroke identification according to the AHA/ASA. ASA . 5 . Suddens. Numbness or weakness of leg, arm, face. High School. Swim Meet Timer’s Training. Thank you for Volunteering!. We appreciate your support in helping to make . Basha. swim meets successful!. Your job is important and we need you!. We can’t do this without your help!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH7k5CFp4hI. Barriers to seeking Care. Barriers. Lack of Knowledge. Fear of Hospitals. Denial . Living Alone. Preexisting Health Concerns. Budgets. 50/50. What is Community. . by . . Ed Saltzman. STROKE & TURN JUDGE / TIMER. COPYRIGHT © 2016-04 GA SWIMMING, INC.. 1. VERSION 16.0. Why become a USA Swimming Official?. Maybe its because your child has chosen to participate in swimming and you want to share their experience,. How American Stroke Association Works for. . You. 1. Discussion. . Today. Why should you . care about. . stroke?. About. . stroke. Risk . factors . for. . stroke. When a . stroke occurs: . what do . National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. Physical and pshychosocial handicap. Lesions of brain parenchima due to pathology of cerebral circulatory system that leads to hemorrhageae or ichemic lesions. Cerebral Anatomy . Vascular circulation: Anterior and Posterior . There are two types of strokes . –. . ischaemic. (clot) and . haemorrhagic. (bleed). . About 85% of all strokes are . ischaemic. and 15% . haemorrhagic. How often does stroke strike?. Occurs 152,00 times a year in the UK . James C. . Grotta. MD. Director, Mobile Stroke Unit Consortium. Clinical Innovation and Research Institute. Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC. Houston, Texas. Disclosures for Dr Grotta. Grants/Research Support: AHA, Genentech (. AMEC International Communication Effectiveness Awards 2017. Lobby Government to continue the national Stroke strategy. Address “unacceptable” variations in stroke care and treatment on different areas of England. What effect does glycemic control with insulin have on these complications?. None. . Insulin does not improve mortality rates/neurological outcomes after stroke. Why do we care?. Stroke is the 5. th.