Urgent 88-minute stroke symptoms warning as four groups are at higher risk
A warning has been issued over signs of a stroke that can be missed but should be raised with 999 immediately. And officials say four groups in particular are at risk.Last year, the average time it took for someone to call 999 after experiencing a stroke was approximately an hour and a half, according to statistics.
But while anyone could suffer as stroke, people over 50, patients with blood pressure challenges, and individuals from a black or South Asian background are among those who could face a higher risk.Now the NHS has revised its guidelines for recognising and responding to stroke symptoms as part of a significant new campaign.
Strokes and mini-strokes, which are caused by a blood clot or bleed in the brain that interrupts the blood supply and kills brain cells, are the fourth leading cause of death in the UK.
Each year, there are 38,000 deaths related to strokes. The condition can also result in long-term disabilities such as paralysis, memory loss, and communication difficulties if not treated quickly.The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme at King's College London analysed NHS data for 2023-24 and found that, out of more than 41,000 patients with a recorded time of symptom onset, the average time between the first symptom and a 999 call being made was 88 minutes.
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