The Stroke Association's Response To Hypertension Drugs 'Aid Elderly', UK

Main Category: Stroke
Also Included In: Hypertension
Article Date: 09 Aug 2007 - 3:00 PDT

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Dr Isabel Lee, Research Liaison Officer at The Stroke Association comments:

"This trial further supports our knowledge of the role of high blood pressure in stroke. High blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for stroke - around 50,000 strokes could be prevented each year through its control."

"An estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke each year with three quarters being over the age of 65, so the trials observations are very encouraging news for the UK's ageing population."

1. The Stroke Association is the only UK charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services which include communications support, family and carer support, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. The Stroke Association also campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society acting as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

2. A stroke is a brain attack which causes brain damage. A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Test all three. If any of these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away.

http://www.stroke.org.uk

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