The Stroke Association response to Atrial Fibrillation guidelines

Joe Korner, Director of Communications for The Stroke Association comments:

"At least 50,000 strokes could be prevented every year in the UK through controlling high blood pressure and treating atrial fibrillation.

"These new guidelines will provide GPs and other healthcare professionals with an essential tool to identify and treat the condition early on, reducing the number of people having strokes each year."

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For further information please contact the Media Team at The Stroke Association on 020 7566 1500 or email the Press Office

Link to Atrial Fibrillation guidelines.

Notes to editor

1. The Stroke Association is the only national 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 dysphasia support, family 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 equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Test all three. If these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away.

3. The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the general public and is open between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100.

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