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Code Stroke: Getting a Picture of What’s Going On

718 views · Published 20 June 2017 · 0:40 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: Heart & Stroke · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

Suspected stroke patients are taken directly to a CT scanner. A scan will determine the type of stroke (one caused by a clot or a bleed) and reveal if they can receive a clot-busting treatment within the 4½ hour window or for more severe strokes eligibility for new endovascular treatments.

Know the signs of stroke - FAST
Face – is it drooping?
Arms – can you raise both?
Speech – is it slurred or jumbled?
Time - to call 9-1-1 or your local emergency service right away.

http://www.heartandstroke.ca/FAST

Code Stroke: Getting a Picture of What’s Going On

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