Do you know the difference between a Primary Stroke Center (PSC) vs a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC)? Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes hospitals that meet standards to support better outcomes for stroke care. Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification recognizes hospitals that meet standards to treat the most complex stroke cases. Learn more by visiting: https://www.strokeinfo.org/differences-between-a-primary-vs-comprehensive-stroke-center/ #stroke, #StrokeAwarenessMonth , #strokeawareness (fb)

Every 4 minutes some in the US dies from a stroke. Calling 9-1-1 improves chances for timely treatment of Stroke. Stroke is also the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Equally important is recognizing that stroke can occur at any age, and people should not wait for symptoms or signs, which include slurred speech, blurred vision, and weakness or numbness on one side of the body, to subside or intensify before calling 911. Stroke is a medical emergency no matter how small the signs or symptoms may seem. Because stroke treatment is time-dependent, medical experts throughout the continuum of care advocate 911 as the best line of defense against possible long-term disability, or death, due to stroke. Engaging the 911 EMS system initiates patient care and alerts the hospital care team. #stroke, #StrokeAwarenessMonth , #strokeawareness https://www.strokeinfo.org/9-1-1-improves-chances-for-timely-treatment-of-stroke/ (fb)