Table 4 Cognition of stroke warning signs management in subjects [n (%)]
Warning signs | Drive to hospital | Consulting a doctor | Call for 120 | Call family members | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Difficulty speaking, articulating, or understanding | 719 (42.7) | 221 (13.1) | 599 (35.5) | 48 (2.8) | 98 (5.8) |
Shortness of breath | 604 (35.8) | 180 (10.7) | 769 (45.6) | 37 (2.2) | 95 (5.6) |
*Blurred vision in one eye or both eyes | 577 (34.2) | 270 (16.0) | 680 (40.4) | 66 (3.9) | 92 (5.5) |
*Severe headache of unknown cause | 723 (42.9) | 136 (8.1) | 709 (42.1) | 40 (2.4) | 77 (4.6) |
Chest pain, panic | 652 (38.7) | 167 (9.9) | 702 (41.7) | 45 (2.7) | 119 (7.1) |
*Dizziness, difficulty walking, imbalance, or uncoordinated movements | 708 (42.0) | 128 (7.6) | 736 (43.7) | 47 (2.8) | 66 (3.9) |
*Numbness or weakness on one side of the face or limb | 745 (44.2) | 117 (6.9) | 697 (41.4) | 47 (2.8) | 79 (4.7) |