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Less than Half of American Adults Would Dial 911 for Stroke, Reveals New Survive Stroke Week Survey

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024
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FAIRFAX, Va., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly all American adults (95%) agree stroke is an emergency, yet according to new omnibus survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign, less than half (43%) say they would call 911 if they were experiencing a common symptom of stroke—statistics that emphasize the need for more education, particularly during Survive Stroke Week (May 6-12).

Key Points: 
  • The longer a patient's treatment is delayed, the greater the impact of a stroke, including the potential of severe disability and death.
  • Black adults are less likely to call 911 (33%) if they are experiencing a common stroke symptom than White (44%) and Hispanic (47%) adults.
  • More than one-fifth (22%) of adults say they wouldn't call 911 because they would be embarrassed to overreact.
  • Get Ahead of Stroke is a national public education and advocacy campaign designed to improve systems of care for stroke patients.

Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Congratulates President Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, on Appointment as Chair of Department of Diagnostic Imaging at Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School

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Mercredi, décembre 13, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) congratulates SNIS President Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, on his promotion to Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Lifespan, effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) congratulates SNIS President Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, on his promotion to Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Lifespan, effective January 1, 2024.
  • He will also be appointed the Charles and Elfriede Collis-Frances Weeden Gibson Professor of Diagnostic Imaging.
  • "We are very grateful for his hard work, contributions, and commitment to his patients, and wish him success in his new roles."
  • He also serves as a Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School and the Director of the Neurovascular Center at Rhode Island Hospital.

Solihull farmer takes on Atlantic row in son's memory

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Dimanche, octobre 29, 2023
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Solihull farmer takes on Atlantic row in son's memory

Key Points: 
  • Solihull farmer takes on Atlantic row in son's memory
    - Published
    A farmer is preparing to row across the Atlantic ocean in memory of his son who died from meningitis.
  • Rod Adlington, from Balsall Common in Solihull, will be part of a four-man crew taking on the unaided 3,000 mile (4,828km) journey starting from Lanzarote.
  • His son Barney died from the illness 18 years ago, aged three.
  • He said he wants to raise awareness of the illness, and hopes to raise £250,000 for charity.

World Stroke Day 2023: Stroke Strikes at Any Age

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Mardi, octobre 24, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of World Stroke Day, October 29, physicians from the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign are highlighting a sobering statistic: While the prevalence of stroke in the United States is declining in adults 75 and older, it is rising in adults 49 and younger. Knowing the signs of stroke is more important now than ever before, as young adults across the nation are experiencing life-threatening strokes, without being able to identify what is happening to them.

Key Points: 
  • These findings may be surprising to many, as stroke is often considered a disease of old age.
  • Knowing that stroke can occur at any age, the public must remember that calling 911 is never an overreaction — stroke is always an emergency.
  • "This World Stroke Day, we hope Americans remember that anyone, at any age can have a stroke.
  • World Stroke Day is a global awareness day established by the World Stroke Organization that provides a global platform for the stroke community to increase awareness and drive action on stroke around the world.

Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, Becomes 28th President of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS)

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Jeudi, août 31, 2023
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As president, Dr. Jayaraman will lead SNIS in all its endeavors to enhance the field.

Key Points: 
  • As president, Dr. Jayaraman will lead SNIS in all its endeavors to enhance the field.
  • Together SNIS members work to promote research, standard-setting, education and advocacy regarding diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck.
  • With more than 1,000 members worldwide, the society is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care through these minimally invasive procedures.
  • To schedule an interview with Dr. Jayaraman or any of the new board members, please contact Faith James at 202-248-5450 or [email protected] .

Get Ahead of Stroke® Campaign Launches Survive Stroke Week, May 15-21

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Mardi, mai 9, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult disability, but with quick action and appropriate treatment, patients can survive and thrive. That's why the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign is launching Survive Stroke Week (May 15–21), an observance aimed at increasing awareness of stroke symptoms and the importance of calling 911 right away.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign is launching Survive Stroke Week (May 15–21), an observance aimed at increasing awareness of stroke symptoms and the importance of calling 911 right away.
  • Time is valuable, which is why calling 911 is the best way to give stroke patients a chance at full recovery.
  • To help everyone better understand the signs of stroke and the need for quick action, the campaign developed a public service announcement featuring stroke survivors, emergency personnel and physicians.
  • Get Ahead of Stroke is a national public education and advocacy campaign designed to improve systems of care for stroke patients.

Brain Awareness Week 2023: Get Ahead of Stroke® Campaign Releases New EMS Resources

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Lundi, mars 13, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this first day of Brain Awareness Week (March 13 – 19), the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign is debuting new online resources for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to assist stroke patients with greater efficiency and ease.

Key Points: 
  • EMS is critical to providing stroke patients their best chance to survive and thrive after stroke.
  • "During this Brain Awareness Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the lifesaving work that EMS does every day of the year, every hour of the day.
  • Get Ahead of Stroke created the Stroke Scales for EMS mobile app to help EMS identify stroke severity and ELVO in emergency situations.
  • Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign coordinated by the Dana Foundation to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science.

Gisele Barreto Fetterman in new PSA: "Let's all do what we can to survive stroke."

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Jeudi, décembre 15, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gisele Barreto Fetterman, wife of U.S. Senator-elect and stroke survivor John Fetterman, is featured in a new video for the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign urging Americans to call 911 upon symptom onset.

Key Points: 
  • Fetterman benefited from a lifesaving surgery called thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that restores blood flow to the brain.
  • It is performed for the most serious strokes known as emergent large vessel occlusions (ELVOs) by specialized stroke surgeons and their teams.
  • Since her husband's stroke in May, Barreto Fetterman said the family has been getting smart about the issue.
  • Fetterman's surgery was performed by neurointerventionalist Sudhakar R. Satti, MD, who joins Barreto Fetterman in the video to reinforce the importance of timely care.

World Stroke Day 2022: Recognizing Stroke Symptoms Can Save You or Your Loved Ones

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Jeudi, octobre 27, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of World Stroke Day, Oct. 29, physicians from the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign are urging the public to embrace a simple truth: Strokes are emergencies, and they require calling 911 for immediate triage, transport, and treatment. Thousands of American have strokes each year, and they require timely care in order to prevent disability or worse.

Key Points: 
  • Thousands of American have strokes each year, and they require timely care in order to prevent disability or worse.
  • Specialized care teams at Level 1 stroke centers (also known as comprehensive stroke centers) can perform thrombectomies 24/7/365.
  • "This World Stroke Day, we want people to know that strokes can happen to anyone, at any age," added Dr. Mocco.
  • World Stroke Day is a global awareness day established by the World Stroke Organization that provides a global platform for the stroke community to increase awareness and drive action on stroke around the world.

Fetterman, Van Hollen Strokes Highlight Need for Quick Triage, Thrombectomy Access

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Lundi, mai 16, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following statements by Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate John Fetterman and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Md.), who both experienced strokes over the weekend, the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) and its Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign are urging state policymakers to update stroke protocols so that all patients have access to lifesaving thrombectomy while stressing the importance of calling 911 at the first sign of stroke symptoms.

Key Points: 
  • and Senate candidate John Fetterman and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Md.
  • Fetterman and Sen. Van Hollen a quick and complete recovery," said SNIS President Michael Chen, MD.
  • If severe stroke patients do not receive thrombectomy and only receive standard care, they have a 75% chance of serious disability or death .
  • Van Hollen indicated that he experienced an arterial tear, which would not have necessitated a thrombectomy, but still benefits from rapid diagnosis and treatment.