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Diagnostic Tests & Procedures  Stroke: What You Need to Know Curriculum Supplement

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) developed the Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time. public education campaign to help build awareness of the symptoms of stroke and the need to act quickly. The Know Stroke campaign materials listed below are available in a variety of formats and can be ordered for individual use or in quantity, to be distributed in community settings, including health care facilities, government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, and civic groups. Educational Stroke Resources for Health Professionals are also available from NINDS.

Materials for Community Education (order through PayPal)   Know Stroke Community Education Kit This boxed kit of materials has everything needed for planning and conducting a stroke education event. Included is a facilitator's guide, with step-by-step training on how to host a stroke awareness event; brochures in Spanish and English; posters; and an award-winning 8-minute videotape featuring interviews with medical experts and stroke patients. Each kit costs $10; and can be ordered online through PayPal. Public Education Materials (order through NINDS free of charge)   Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time. (Brochure) This free brochure describes the importance of knowing the symptoms of stroke and acting immediately to get treatment. This brochure is available in Spanish and English. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Ataque Cerebral (fact sheet/hoja informativa)   Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms (Bookmark) This free, laminated bookmark lists stroke risk factors and stroke symptoms. The bookmarks are available in Spanish and English. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Apoplejía : Factores de Riesgo y Síntomas.   What You Need to Know About Stroke (Brochure) The free What You Need to Know brochure provides information on how to recognize a stroke, the need to get to the hospital quickly, and features patient testimonials. The brochure addresses the concerns of African Americans at an increased risk of stroke. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of What You Need to Know About Stroke.   Know Stroke Information Card This free wallet card provides information on stroke symptoms and a place to record medical statistics (weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol) that may relate to stroke risk. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of the Know Stroke Information Card.     Stroke: Hope Through Research A 66-page booklet about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and risk factors of stroke. Included are descriptions of the different types of stroke, a glossary of stroke terms, highlights of current basic and clinical research, and a list of private organizations that can provide further information and assistance. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Stroke: Hope Through Research. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Accidente Cerebrovascular: Esperanza en la Investigación .     Post-Stroke Rehabilitation A fact sheet to help stroke survivors, their families, and their caregivers understand the importance of rehabilitation after a stroke and to identify the best types of services for their particular situation. Included are resources for more information about the full range of rehabilitation services. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Post-Stroke Rehabilitation. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of La Rehabilitación después de una Apoplejía.     Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke An eight-page brochure that details healthy living habits for preventing stroke. Included are charts for scoring stroke risk. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke. I would like to order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 copies of Cómo Prevenir un Accidente Cerebrovascular.   Ataque cerebral: Conozca los síntomas y actúe a tiempo (Spanish Video) This 13-minute video provides critical information about stroke prevention and treatment through the compelling, real-life stories of three Hispanic stroke survivors, supported by expert commentary from Dr. Jose Merino. I would like to order 1 copy of Ataque cerebral: Conozca los síntomas y actúe a tiempo (Spanish Video). If you wish to receive more than ten copies of a publication, please call the NINDS Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN) at 800-352-9424. A full list of free publications from NINDS is also available.

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