Welcome

at the website of STROKE CONSORTIUM RHINE-NECKAR (FAST)

On the following pages, you will find extensive information on the structures and aims of the FAST network as well as on the scientific study that will be conducted within the scope of FAST. FAST will connect 20-30 hospitals in the Rhine-Neckar region to integrate central and regional structures so as to achieve optimal acute stroke care for all stroke patients.

Affected parties

If you suspect an acute stroke, please call 112 immediately!

A stroke is a medical emergency. Only rapid treatment can minimise or completely prevent permanent damage. Please do not wait for your family doctor or the medical on-call service to be available. The 116 117 telephone number only connects you to an on-call medical service and should NOT be called in an emergency. The first signs of a stroke can be recognised with the F-A-S-T test.

If you think you might be experiencing a stroke, please call 112 immediately! A stroke is a medical emergency. You can recognise the first signs of stroke by doing the F-A-S-T Test.

Medical staff and emergency services

Emergency services and medical staff can call the FAST telephone number for urgent clinical questions or consultations on the acute treatment of specific stroke patients. This will connect you directly to our neurological specialists on duty. The FAST telephone number is communicated directly to the FAST centres, but can also be obtained from our care coordinator.