Pharmacies back stroke recognition campaign
East Lothian pharmacies are joining the campaign to help people to recognise a stroke and act ‘FAST’ to save lives.
Posters will be displayed in their windows to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Information cards, which alert people on what to watch out for and when to dial 999, will also be put inside prescription bags for those receiving cardiovascular disease medication. The cards can then be stored in patients’ wallets.
The FAST message, promoted by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, was developed by leading stroke physicians and focuses on how an attack affects the Face, Arms and Speech. The T represents time to call the emergency services.
At the campaign’s launch Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “The FAST campaign is designed to highlight the symptoms of stroke and emphasise that calling 999 as soon as possible if stroke symptoms are suspected could limit damage to the brain and the risk of disability.”
For more information about the campaign visit www.chss.org.uk/FAST
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