Rural Community Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs and Risk Factors

• Main Authors: Joseph A. Russell, NREMT-P (Author), Daniel V. Rodriguez, MD (Author), Martha J. Allen, RN, BSN (Author), Nicholas J. Okon, DO (Author), Anne M. Burnett, RN, MN (Author), Steven D. Helgerson, MD, MPH (Author), Dorothy Gohdes, MD (Author), Dennis W. Dietrich, MD (Author), Crystelle C. Fogle, MBA, MS, RD (Author), Carrie S. Oser, MPH (Author), Lynda L. Blades, MPH, CHES (Author), Todd S. Harwell, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Rapid identification and treatment of ischemic stroke can lead to improved patient outcomes. Public education campaigns in selected communities have helped to increase knowledge about stroke, but most data represent large metropolitan centers working with academic institutions. Much les...