Act FAST: Northern Trust urges public not to ignore life-threatening stroke symptoms

Senior Scene: Stroke can happen to all age groups

This week, my quest to instill awareness about stroke in our community and the need to act FAST, is focused on the prevalence and impact of stroke in younger people.

Act FAST: Northern Trust urges public not to ignore life-threatening stroke symptoms

Dr Nevan Joyce, Stroke Consultant at Antrim Area Hospital, and Stroke Liaison Nurse, Emma McAllister. A stroke can happen without warning, and every minute counts when it does. Health professionals across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust are urging people to recognise the signs of a stroke and seek emergency medical help immediately, warning that delays in treatment can have life-changing consequences. A stroke occurs when the blood sup…