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Dallas, TX<\/strong> – The American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association (AHA\/ASA), the world\u2019s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, is releasing a new parody music video to teach people how to recognize the most common stroke warning signs.<\/p>\nWorldwide<\/a>, stroke is the No. 2 cause of death and a leading cause of serious disability. For the American Stroke Association, raising awareness of stroke is more critical than ever, as new reports<\/a> indicate that stroke deaths are on the rise.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lTykAih-USY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The song is a parody of the well-known Y.M.C.A song from the 70\u2019s. It features a person having a stroke in a diner and the patrons and staff singing about the acronym F.A.S.T., an easy way to teach people the most common stroke warning signs and to call 9-1-1 during a stroke emergency.<\/p>\n \u201cThe majority of stroke patients still do not arrive at the Emergency Department quickly enough to receive the care that can dramatically improve their outcomes, in large part because they or those around them do not recognize the warning signs and the importance of calling 9-1-1,\u201d said Dr. Mitchell Elkind, chair of the American Stroke Association and professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University. \u201cThe song is intended to be a lighthearted way of helping people remember F.A.S.T. and to encourage them to call 9-1-1 when someone is experiencing any stroke symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith today\u2019s advanced technology, stroke is more treatable than ever before, said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., executive vice chair of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and American Stroke Association spokesperson. \u201cThere are treatments that can help significantly reduce disability and even death in a stroke emergency. Some treatments include drugs that can help dissolve blood clots and medical devices that can remove the clots — but there\u2019s a narrow window of time in which a person can receive treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it comes to a stroke emergency, one thing always remains true \u2013 urgency in calling 9-1-1 is critical. There is no technology that can substitute for time loss. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells die. Time loss is brain loss. Receiving immediate, professional help can get you the immediate treatment to greatly improve recovery outcomes,\u201d said Schwamm.<\/p>\n Education about F.A.S.T is a part of the American Stroke Association\u2019s Together<\/em> to End Stroke initiative, nationally sponsored by Medtronic. Together, the two organizations aim to help people to easily recognize the stroke warning signs to improve stroke outcomes.<\/p>\n For more information and to find a complete list of the stroke warning signs, visit http:\/\/www.strokeassociation.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke \u2013 the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation\u2019s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n To learn more or to get involved, call 1.800.AHA.USA1, visit heart.org<\/a> or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n The American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from stroke \u2014 the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat stroke.<\/p>\n The Dallas-based association officially launched in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1.888.4STROKE or visit StrokeAssociation.org<\/a>. Follow us on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n The American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association receives funding mostly from individuals. Foundations and corporations donate as well, and fund specific programs and events. Strict policies are enforced to prevent these relationships from influencing the Association’s science content.<\/p>\n![\"F.A.S.T.](\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/FAST-infographic-2016-480x270.jpg\" "\\"F.A.S.T.")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe acronym F.A.S.T. stands for:<\/h3>\n
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About the American Heart Association<\/h3>\n
About the American Stroke Association<\/h3>\n