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World Stroke Day
Quick hospital arrival is key
Deadline Deadline November 6 · Online quiz event participation deadline
In short
October 29 is World Stroke Day.
The Korean Stroke Society urged people to call 119 immediately if symptoms appear.
The later hospital arrival, the fewer treatment options and greater disability.
Visitor info
| Event | Korean Stroke Society online quiz event, participate after watching YouTube video |
|---|---|
| Participation period | Through November 6 |
Key facts
| When | Announced on World Stroke Day, October 29. |
|---|---|
| Who | Emphasized by the Korean Stroke Society (Chairman Cha Jae-gwan, President Hong Geun-sik). |
| What | Urged to call 119 immediately if suspected stroke symptoms appear. |
| How | Thrombolytic therapy is possible within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, but do not wait and move immediately. |
What it means for me
It is important to call 119 immediately if you see sudden facial, arm or leg paralysis or speech problems.
Older adults face higher stroke risk, so knowing symptoms in advance helps.
