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The NINDS conducts stroke research and clinical trials at its laboratories and clinics at the NIH, and through grants to major medical institutions across the country.
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STROKE MATERIALS: VIDEOS AND TV PSAs
Know Stroke Video
This 8 minute video features experts in the field of stroke discussing the symptoms of stroke and what to do, as well as stories from people who have successfully recovered from a stroke.
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Ambulance Video
This PSA alerts audiences about the need to call 911 and arrive at a hospital within 60 minutes after a stroke to receive medical treatment immediately.
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Ataque Cerebral Video
Este vídeo de 13 minutos ofrece información importante sobre cómo prevenir y tratar el ataque cerebral. Tres Hispanos sobrevivientes de un ataque cerebral relatan su experiencia junto con los comentarios del Dr. José Merino.
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This 13 minute Spanish video provides critical information about stroke prevention and treatment through the compelling, real-life stories of three Hispanic stroke survivors, supported by expert commentary from Dr. Jose Merino.
Know Stroke Toolkit
This boxed kit of materials has everything needed for planning and conducting a stroke education event. Included is a facilitator's guide, with step-by-step training on how to host a stroke awareness event; brochures in Spanish and English; posters; and an award-winning 8 minute videotape featuring interviews with medical experts and stroke patients.
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Spanish Toolkit
The Spanish-language toolkit on stroke is designed to be used by lay health educators (promotores de salud), community leaders, and health care professionals to educate Hispanics about the signs of stroke and the importance of calling 911 promptly. This substantial boxed toolkit includes a bilingual, laminated, stand-alone flipchart (14" x 17") which graphically illustrates the different types of stroke, risk factors and symptoms. The kit also contains a 13-minute Spanish-language video and Spanish-language brochures.
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