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 Christine Foice, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Leader and Community Outreach Coordinator in the Emergency Department at GBMC HealthCare, explains the types of stroke, the key symptoms to watch for using the "BFAST" acronym, and the importance of acting quickly to reduce long-term effects. She also discusses stroke risk factors, particularly how they affect women differently, and emphasizes the significance of timely intervention for better outcomes.

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