General Stroke Information
What are the two types of stroke?
Ischemic (blockage) and Hemorrhagic (bursting)
FAST
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call 911
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
____ is a waxy substance that your body needs to make hormones, vitamin D, and digest food, but too much can harm your health.
Cholesterol
_____ _____ is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls.
Blood pressure
A stroke occurs when ____ to an area of the brain is cut off.
blood flow
HBP
High blood pressure
Which type of diabetes is the type in which the body has difficulty producing enough insulin?
Insulin Dependent (Type I)
Use rack to drain off fat when you broil, roast, or bake poultry and meats
Look for leaner cuts if you choose to eat meat
Don't baste with drippings; Use fruit juice or marinade
Broil or grill instead of pan frying
Cut off all visible fat from meat before cooking and take all skin off Poultry pieces
Use a vegetable oil spray to brown or sauté foods
Serve smaller portions of higher calorie dishes
Use low fat, low sodium options instead of regular cheese
The top number (systolic) is the pressure when the heart ____.
Beats
What is the fatty substance that can build up on the wall of an artery potentially causing a blockage?
plaque/cholesterol
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
Which type of diabetes can be controlled through weight loss, exercise, healthy eating habits? Daily insulin injections are not always needed.
Non-insulin Dependent (Type II)
What two sources does Cholesterol come from?
-Liver
-Foods from animals
Provide two conditions untreated HBP can lead to.
Stroke
Heart attack, angina or both
Heart failure
Kidney failure
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
What are blood vessels that carry blood to the brain from the heart called?
Arteries
LDL or HDL
LDL - bad cholesterol
HDL - good cholesterol
How do you know if you have diabetes?
Blood sample when visiting your doctor.
Check your blood sugar by using Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) test.
Provide three ways to lower your cholesterol.
Eat a nutritious well-balanced diet
Aim for a diet that achieves 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fats and a reduced percent of calories from trans fats
Aim to consume no more than 1500 milligrams per day of sodium
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
Aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity physical activity
Reach and maintain a healthy weight
Don't smoke and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke
Take your medications as prescribed
Provide two ways HBP can be treated.
- Exercise
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Healthy eating
- Medications
What stroke type that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked for a short period of time? This results in the brain temporarily malfunctioning and is sometimes called a mini stroke.
Transient Ischemic Attack
CT or MRI
CT - computed tomography
MRI - magnetic resonance imaging
What is the total cholesterol target number?
Under 200 mg/dL
What is the most common type of fat in your body? It is a major source of energy.
Triglycerides
Provide two tips for taking blood pressure measurements.
Don't smoke, exercise, drink, caffeinated beverages or alcohol within 30 minutes of measurement
Rest in a chair with your left arm resting comfortably on a flat surface at heart level, sit calmly and don't talk
Make sure you're relaxed; sit in chair with your feet flat on the floor with your back straight and supported
It is best to take 3 readings separated by at least one minute and record all the results
Use a properly calibrated and validated instrument. Check the cuff size and fit.
Try to take readings in the early morning and evening.