Stroke Alliance for Europe
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The Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) is a non-profit coalition of European charities all connected with improving healthcare provided to stroke
survivors.
It represents a range of patient groups from across Europe whose mutual goal is to drive stroke prevention and awareness and promote prevention of stroke through education.
The Stroke Alliance for Europe was formed by the European Parliament
in 2004.
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
survivors.
It represents a range of patient groups from across Europe whose mutual goal is to drive stroke prevention and awareness and promote prevention of stroke through education.
The Stroke Alliance for Europe was formed by the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
in 2004.