Stroke Week 2010

National Stroke Week will be held from 13-19 September and aims to raise awareness of stroke and the early warning signs, using the FAST test (Face, Arms, Speech and Time to act FAST!).

Get involved and hold an activity or display in your community to support the national campaign. To order a FREE Stroke Week pack, click here .

To find out what is happening near you, download FAST resources or to order more FAST material, click here .

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AF in Australia

Growing burden of AF in Australia

In response to alarming results from recent research findings, we have released a report which shows the growing burden of AF in Australia is significant.

Atrial fibrillation costs the Australian health system more than $1.25 billion every year and more than 64 per cent of these costs are a direct result of AF related strokes, heart failure or premature death.

Download: AF summary version of the report
Download: AF full report

Know your numbers

know your numbers

The National Stroke Foundation has developed a blood pressure (BP) program to raise awareness about high BP and stroke in the community.

To find your nearest blood pressure checking station click here

If you would like to record and track your blood pressure numbers online click here

To view the 2010 Know your numbers campaign advertisements click here

StrokeConnect

strokeconnect

The StrokeConnect forum provides a safe place to build connections with others who have a similar experience, pose questions, find answers, stimulate new discussions, get information and share stories.

It enables you to meet others affected by stroke without having to leave your home.

Register now

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Clinical Guidelines for Acute Stroke Management

These guidelines are currently being updated, click here for more information.

Guidelines on the treatment of stroke have been released by the National Stroke Foundation.The guidelines provide a series of evidence-based recommendations to promote improved treatment for stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA).
Download the Clinical Guidelines for Acute Stroke Management (.pdf - 991.31KB)
Download the Clinical Guidelines for Acute Stroke Management Supplement (.pdf - 475KB)
View the media release (.pdf - 40.3KB )