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In this segment of TriHealth’s Health Talk Live, Local 12’s Liz Bonis talks with Christopher Zammit MD, a critical care specialist with TriHealth, about some concerning data regarding strokes during COVID-19. Dr. Zammit explains what, exactly, a stroke is, and why patients with COVID-19 are at an increased risk for a stroke. He also shares data showing the dangerous trend of patients with stroke symptoms seeking emergency care much later since the outbreak of COVID-19 and urges you to be familiar with the signs of a stroke and tells why it’s important to seek care immediately if you or a loved one experiences them.
In order to determine if you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, follow the BEFAST method:
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