The head of the national program for acute stroke and heart disease at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences stated that more than three thousand people suffer from strokes annually in Kermanshah, emphasizing that the critical 4.5-hour window for stroke treatment should not be missed.
ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency). This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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3200 Annual Stroke Incidents in Kermanshah / Iranians Suffer Strokes 10 Years Earlier
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November 2, 2026
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📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway
In Kermanshah, over 3,200 strokes occur each year, with Iranians experiencing strokes a decade earlier than expected. This highlights the urgent need for timely medical intervention to prevent long-term health consequences.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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Iranians
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
61
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Kermanshah
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
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The National (UAE)
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The National
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Science
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Kerman
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S Development and Mran Astan Krman (IFB:کرمان)
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IFB:کرمان
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
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Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
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