Don’t die of ignorance, urges stroke campaign

If you or a family member were having a stroke, would you know it?

That is the question the Irish Heart Foundation is asking during its annual Act FAST awareness week and the national stroke and heart charity says it is still crucial to ensure people know the signs of stroke.

Nearly 10,000 people suffer a stroke in Ireland annually according to the IHF, but only half of the population would call 999.