Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, highlights the launch of the FAST campaign to help people recognise the symptoms of a stroke and to act FAST.
Commenting Fiona said:
“Over 15,000 people in Scotland have a stroke each year so it is essential that people recognise the signs of a stroke when it is happening and call 999.
“Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland promotes FAST – which is used to identify a stroke.
“Fast highlights three specific symptoms of stroke – facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems and the need to take emergency action immediately.
“I would encourage my Constituents to familiarise themselves with FAST as a stroke can happen at any time and taking action quickly is essential.”
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