On May 13, European Stroke Awareness Day, ,Heart and Brain’ Center of Excellence is joining the campaign of the (AIA). Neurology specialists will answer questions from citizens and inform them about the symptoms of stroke and the need for a quick and adequate response to this life-threatening emergency.<\/p>\n
According to the AIA, an average of 4,000 people suffer a stroke every month. This diagnosis is also among the most common causes of death in the country\u2014cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases account for a total of 59.8% of deaths in 2023.<\/p>\n
“Although survival rates are increasing and we are able to save the lives of many patients with heart attacks or strokes, there is still a need for public awareness about prevention and adequate response. This is why the teams at the Heart and Brain Clinic have decided to join the campaign,” says Prof. Ivan Dimitrov.<\/p>\n
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that one in four adults is at risk of having a stroke. It can be fatal or disabling and changes the lives of not only the victim but also their loved ones. Stroke is preventable and treatable, and its severity, including its long-term effects, can be reduced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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