Table S1.
Reaction on warning signs (patient subgroup n=96)
| Assumed action | Call an ambulance | Visit general practitioner | Notify relatives | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom | ||||
| Hemiparesis and aphasia | 86 (91%) | 2 (2%) | 7 (7%) | 0 |
| Aphasia | 22 (69%) | 5 (16%) | 1 (3%) | 4 (12%) |
| Paresthesia | 63 (66%) | 22 (23%) | 6 (6%) | 5 (5%) |
| Dizziness, nausea, vomiting | 67 (70%) | 25 (26%) | 3 (3%) | 1 (1%) |
| Loss of vision in one eye | 45 (47%) | 43 (45%) | 3 (3%) | 5 (5%) |
| Severe headache | 62 (66%) | 28 (30%) | 2 (2%) | 2 (2%) |
| Known headache | 6 (6%) | 57 (60%) | 5 (5%) | 28 (29%) |
| Chest pain | 82 (86%) | 10 (11%) | 2 (2%) | 1 (1%) |
| Abdominal pain and nausea | 16 (17%) | 67 (72%) | 2 (2%) | 8 (9%) |
Notes: 96% completed the questionnaire. n = number of responses (%).