If you have any of these symptoms, even if they go away quickly, call 911 or other emergency services right away.
FAST is a simple way to remember the main symptoms of stroke. Recognizing these symptoms helps you know when to call for medical help.
Learn more, visit the Heart & StrokeTM
Stroke can affect anyone, at any age. If you or a loved one have had a stroke, recovery support is available for you.
If you or a loved one have had a stroke, you may be facing many uncertainties. One thing you can count on is the high quality of Alberta’s stroke programs. We work with community groups across the province to offer Albertans affected by stroke their best chance to return to everyday life.
We're here to help connect you with stroke services and community supports as well as provide you with information about stroke.
Healthcare providers, visit Stroke Care, Information for Health Professionals.
Find a Service| Community Support Services| Patient Resources| Related Information
Use the search tool to find out what stroke services are available near you.
Step 1 - Choose from the service type drop-down.
Step 2 - Choose your location. You can start typing the city or town's name or scroll through the existing drop-down list OR enter your postal code.
Step 3 - Set the distance that you are willing to travel.
Step 4 - Click on the Search button to see results.
If you need assistance with locating the information that you are looking for, call Health Link at 811 to speak to an information and referral specialist.
You can help prevent stroke by making healthy lifestyle choices.
If you have had a stroke, you are at high risk for another stroke. That’s why it’s important to treat the causes of stroke, including heart disease, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (fast, irregular heartbeat), high cholesterol and diabetes.
An estimated 3.5 million Canadians are living with heart disease and stroke. View Stroke in Canada - Infographic.
The following resources can help you reduce your risk.
Online stroke information from Alberta's trusted source of health information. Learn more.
A source of information about stroke, heart disease, surgeries and treatments. Learn more.
Email strokecareab@ahs.ca, monitored Monday to Friday, except on statutory holidays. We’ll do our best to get back to you within 2 business days.
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