title: Calling for a rapid recognition and response program for stroke in China.
abstract: In this article, we provide evidences indicating that a a rapid recognition and response program based on FAST (face, Arm, Speech, Time) for stroke suitable for China is desperately needed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
authors.forename: Jing
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA; Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
authors.forename: Renyu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Liu
keywords: China; Education; FAST; Stroke; outcome; prehospital delay; rapid recognition