STROKE: You Have 3 HOURS to Save Your Brain (FAST Protocol)

Описание: #stroke #brainhealth #TIA

STROKE: You Have 3 HOURS to Save Your Brain.** Learn the FAST test that identifies a stroke in 10 seconds — and the emergency protocol that could save your life.

With Dr. Michael Kent.

✅ FAST Test (recognize it in 10 seconds)
✅ 7 additional critical symptoms
✅ Step-by-step emergency protocol
✅ Prevention (80% are preventable)
✅ Medical checkups you must have
✅ Brain emergency kit

🆘 FAST TEST:
F – Face (face drooping)
A – Arms (arm weakness)
S – Speech (slurred speech)
T – Time (Call 911 IMMEDIATELY)

⚡ CRITICAL FACTS:
• 1.9 million neurons die per minute
• 3-hour treatment window
• 80% of strokes are preventable
• 1 in 4 people over 60 will have a stroke

🛡️ PREVENTION:

1. Control blood pressure (below 120/80)
2. Monitor for atrial fibrillation
3. Control diabetes (HbA1c under 7%)
4. Keep cholesterol under control
5. Stop smoking
6. Maintain a healthy weight
7. Exercise regularly

📋 BRAIN EMERGENCY KIT:
• Medical information card
• Updated medication list
• Emergency numbers saved in your phone
• Visible FAST poster at home
• Family trained to respond

⚠️ URGENT: If you see ONE FAST sign, call 911 IMMEDIATELY.

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📚 REFERENCES & MEDICAL SOURCES
FAST – Origin & Validation
Nor AM, et al. Stroke. 2004;35(6):1355–1359.

FAST / BE-FAST Sensitivity
Aroor S, et al. Stroke. 2017;48(2):479–481.
(FAST sensitivity ~85%; see PMC8837419)

FAST vs. BE-FAST Retention Trial
Adeoye O, et al. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024. PMC11681435.
(International Stroke Conference 2025)

U.S. Stroke Statistics
CDC. Stroke Facts. Updated Oct 24, 2024.
Martin SS, et al. Circulation. 2024;149:e347–e913.

“Time Is Brain” (1.9M neurons/minute)
Saver JL. Stroke. 2006;37(1):263–266.

TIA — 90-Day Stroke Risk (up to 17.8%)
Kleindorfer D, et al. Stroke. 2022;53(2). DOI:10.1161/STR.0000000000000418.

TIA — 7-Day Risk (8–12%)
Rothwell PM, et al. BMJ. 2004. PMC338101.

80% of Strokes Preventable
AHA/ASA Primary Prevention Guideline. Stroke. 2024.
AHA Newsroom, Oct 21, 2024.

Hypertension — Major Stroke Risk (up to 90%)
Kamel H, Healey JS. Circ Res. 2017;120(3):514–526.
StatPearls. NBK470234.

Hypertension Prevalence (1 in 2 U.S. adults)
American Stroke Association. Risk Factors Under Your Control.

Smoking & Stroke Risk
Goldstein LB, et al. Stroke. 2011;42(2):517–584.
WHO Stroke Fact Sheet, Dec 2024.

Physical Activity — 25–30% Risk Reduction
Meschia JF, et al. Circ Res. 2015;116(7). PMC5321635.

Global Stroke Burden
World Stroke Organization. Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025.
GBD 2021. Lancet Neurol. 2024;23:973–1003.

Stroke Awareness Gap (38%)
CDC. Stroke Facts.
Fang J, et al. MMWR. 2008;57(18):481–485.

Early Arrival (Within 3 Hours) Benefit
CDC Stroke Facts.
Martin SS, et al. Circulation. 2024;149:e347–e913.

tPA Treatment Window (3–4.5 Hours)
AHA/ASA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines.
Nor AM, et al. Stroke. 2004.

🩺 Medical Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. This content does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.