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Kaiser Permanente and UCSF study aimed at reducing strokes in African Americans and the young.
Tweets are not medical advice.

[Kaiser Permanente Research NorCal @KPDOR]

Kaiser Permanente’s Meghan Hatfield and Steve Sidney present #KPResearch results from @strokestudy #ReSS18 #AHA18 in Chicago. Congratulations!

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

A9: In KPNC an innovative telestroke program was started 2 1/2+ years ago to provide expertise from vascular neurologists for acute stroke alerts at 21 stroke centers across the region. Learn move about Stroke EXPRESS program at: https://t.co/tfMI7KI2nR #BrainforLife

[American_Stroke @American_Stroke]

A7 High Blood Pressure is the most common controllable cause of stroke. Recent guidelines redefined High Blood Pressure as a reading of 130/80. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have High Blood Pressure. Commit to a plan today. - Dr. B #Brainforlife

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

A7: A7: High #bloodpressure #hypertension can damage your heart, kidneys, arteries, eyes and brain. Uncontrolled BP can lead to/worsen dementia and weaken the brain’s blood vessels, leading to #stroke #BrainforLife

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

A6: Kaiser Permanente’s #Stroke EXPRESS program cuts time to receive clot-busting alteplase treatment in half across Northern California https://t.co/rsbz06QexE @KPNorCal @KPDOR #BrainforLife

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

A5: Addressing your modifiable risk factors, such as high #bloodpressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity can reduce #stroke risk and improve your overall health #BrainforLife

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

Know your numbers! Check your blood pressure regularly https://t.co/alsY7vO9Ve

[Mai Nguyen-Huynh MD @kpstrokedoc]

If you have high blood pressure, get that number under control NOW! #BrainForLife

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

Control your risk factors by quit smoking, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet https://t.co/IdoRTTmh8C

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

A4: A #stroke can happen at ANY age. However, certain risk factors can increase the risk, including high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet. Luckily, these are risk factors that can be controlled @StrokeStudy #BrainforLife

[Kaiser Permanente Research NorCal @KPDOR]

Here’s Kaiser Permanente’s Mai Nguyen-Huynh, MD, answering questions about #stroke for #StrokeAwarenessMonth. @kpstrokedoc @KPShare #BrainForLife

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

A3: Seek immediate medical care! The longer it takes a #stroke victim to receive treatment, the more time there is for permanent damage to occur or even result in death #BrainforLife

[American_Stroke @American_Stroke]

A2 A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Learn the signs Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty and Time to Call 911 immediately.- Dr. B #BrainForLife

[Million Hearts® @MillionHeartsUS]

A2: Time lost is brain lost; every minute counts! If you or someone you know shows symptoms of a stroke, call 9-1-1 right away. #BrainforLife

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

A1: A #stroke can cause temporary or permanent disabilities and can affect your cognition and body. The amount of time and the area where blood flow to the brain was disrupted will affect severity and complications @StrokeStudy #BrainforLife https://t.co/g6aJEItGtI

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

@DrSaccoNeuro @AANMember @NINDSnews @nih_nhlbi @American_Stroke Hello @DrSaccoNeuro! from Shake Rattle and Roll

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Join #BrainforLife twitter chat tomorrow 5/2 at 10am PT to discuss stroke risk factors, the importance of keeping your brain healthy, and the latest stroke research

[NINDStrials @NINDStrials]

#Stroke strikes fast, you should too. Learn how to lower your risk for stroke on Wednesday, May 2 at 1pmET. #BrainforLife

[Kaiser Permanente Research NorCal @KPDOR]

Kaiser Permanente telestroke program improves stroke patients outcomes #Telestroke #KPResearch @KPFresno @StrokeStudy @KPNorCal @KPShare https://t.co/n1YFe9S2gl

[Bring It Down @Strokestudy]

High blood pressure puts your health and quality of life in danger. Get your blood pressure check regularly and learn how to reduce your risk https://t.co/mvu1SXj2KE #HeartMonth https://t.co/A5SOP6jAyH