Stroke

Free download of my textbooks, https://drjohncampbell.co.uk Hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004 – as NHS urges the public to ‘Act FAST’ (Face, Arms, Speech, Treatment) 17th November 2024 https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/11/hospital-admissions-for-strokes-rise-by-28-since-2004-as-nhs-urges-the-public-to-act-fast/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/symptoms/ The number of people being admitted to hospital following a stroke has risen by 28% in the last 20 years, new NHS analysis has found. NHS England data Stroke admissions in England in 2023/24 111,137 stroke admissions Stroke admissions in England in 2004/05 87,069 stroke admissions (driven in part by an ageing population and the impacts of lifestyle factors on the nation’s cardiovascular health) Stroke admissions among people aged 50-59, 2023/24 12,533 Stroke admissions among people aged 50-59, 2004/05 8,063 That is a 55% rise in admissions among people aged 50-59 Stroke admissions among people aged 60-69 42% increase Stroke admissions among people aged 70-79 25% increase NHS launched a major campaign 999 immediately Struggling to smile (Face) Raise an arm (Arms) Slurring their words (Speech) England’s top doctor figures show that strokes “are not just a risk for older people” Experts say (increase in admissions among ages 50-59) Better detection and reporting Hypertension Obesity Poor diet Lack of exercise Signs Symptoms Face weakness Arm weakness, weakness or numbness in 1 arm Speech problems, slur words or sound confused Other symptoms of a stroke Weakness or numbness down 1 side of body Blurred vision or loss of sight in 1 or both eyes Finding it difficult to speak or think of words Confusion and memory loss Feeling dizzy or falling over A severe headache Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)