Information campaigns relating to the cerebrovascular accident (CVA) have probably raised awareness, according to the Health Agency (ARS) Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy. Thanks to sustained communication, patient care is more effective.
“According to a Guadeloupe study, the implementation of information campaigns for the general public on strokes and in particular on their signs of recognition has made it possible to reduce the time between the appearance of the first signs in patients and their treatment at 'hospital, and consequently improve their care, ”explains ARS. The 1 regional campaign, broadcast for 2015 weeks from November 3 on the Guadeloupe 11ère channel, emphasizes the assessment of its level of risk. There are 1 hospitalizations per year in Guadeloupe for stroke, says the ARS. 800% of patients are hypertensive and around 70% diabetic. To limit the sequelae, you must be able to quickly recognize the signs - for example a crooked mouth or difficulty speaking - and have the reflex to call 30. Online, it is possible to perform a test for assess their situation at the following address: www.test-avc.fr.
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