Let's act together
and learn how to save lives

Discover our joint initiative between Neurovascular and Medical
on sudden cardiac arrest and stroke awareness
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We are spending a greater amount of our time at home and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) as well as Stroke are more common than you think.

As SCA and Stroke happen largely in the home, there may be an increased likelihood of having to respond to the critical needs of a loved one.

Any one of us could save the life of a loved one by responding quickly.
 
So, you need the knowledge and ability to respond very quickly and confidently when they happen.
 
Let’s take the opportunity to learn how to respond to these conditions and learn how to save a life!


 

Dates to remember
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World Restart a Heart Day | October 16
 

Raises awareness about cardiac arrest and helps people to learn CPR, giving them life-saving skills and the confidence to use them.

World Stroke Day | October 29
 

Raises awareness about the serious nature of stroke, highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of stroke to react FAST, and saves lives allowing treatment for patients.


Facts about sudden cardiac arrest –
Did you know?


It occurs when heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively and can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time.

It claims 350,0001 lives per year across Europe.

Studies show the rate of survival decreases by 10% for every minute without intervention.2 However, with CPR, a person’s chance of survival may double or triple.3

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Facts about defibrillation –
Did you know?


When the heart stops pumping blood, the heart, brain and other vital organs stop getting the oxygen they need.

Defibrillation is most likely to succeed if the patient is shocked within the first few minutes after collapse.

An AED is a public safety device that can help someone survive in an emergency.

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What do you know about
CPR?

Defibrillation meets art. Watch the story of raising awareness on the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at the cultural hub of Amsterdam - Museum Plein, on the occasion of World Restart a Heart Day.
 

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Facts about stroke in general –
Did you know?


Five and a half-million people die of stroke annually.4

39% of all deaths from stroke are in people under 70 years old.4

4% of all deaths from stroke are in people under 44 years old.4

53% of all deaths from stroke are in men.4

47% of all deaths from stroke are in women.4

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Facts about ischemic stroke –
Did you know?


Over 2.7 million people die from ischemic stroke each year.4

One-quarter of deaths due to ischemic stroke occur in people under the age of 70.4

1% of deaths due to ischemic stroke occur in people under the age of 44.4

49% of deaths due to ischemic stroke occur in men.4

Each year, women account for more than half of the ischemic stroke-related deaths.4
 

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Facts about hemorrhagic stroke –
Did you know?


There were 4.1 million new hemorrhagic strokes in 2016.4

60% of new hemorrhagic stroke occur in people under 70 years.4

10% of new hemorrhagic stroke occur in people under 44 years.4

53% of new hemorrhagic strokes occur in men.4

47% of new hemorrhagic strokes occur in women.4
 

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Stroke is treatable


Stroke is a complex medical issue.

Recognizing the signs of stroke early, treating it as a medical emergency can substantially improve outcomes.4

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