Nine days after the birth of her daughter, patient Erin Adelekun had a stroke. She says her husband's knowledge of stroke symptoms and quick action saved her life. Now she is "Stroke Mama" (stroke.mama), sharing her story and connecting other stroke patients through the power of social media.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. Remembering BE FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, and Time) can help you recognize the symptoms and remember to call 911 as quickly as possible. According to our new survey, fewer than a quarter of Americans know what BE FAST stands for, and
#NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth is the perfect time to learn!
Thank you to FOX5DC for giving Erin and Vascular Neurologist Dr. Carter Denny the opportunity to share this life-saving information. Check out this video to see their interview and learn how to respond to stroke. For more information about stroke, visit the link in our bio.