Comorbidities
Sleep apnea affects about ______of patients with stroke.
A. 5-10%
B. 75-80%
C. 90-100%
D. 38%-40%
D. 38%-40%
Treatment with positive airway pressure can be beneficial.
What condition does this medication help with?
Atorvastatin
High-Cholesterol
1-800-QUIT-NOW is a call like to help you stop what type of behavior that can increase risk of stroke
smoking or vaping
Smoking traditional cigarettes increases your stroke risk by 2 to 4 times compared to a non-smoker, with heavy smoking increasing that risk up to 6 times.
According to the American Heart Association, what percentage of strokes are preventable?
A. 80%
B. 20%
D. 5%
F. 99%
A. 80%
True or False- Smoking approximately doubles the risk of stroke.
TRUE!
Counseling with or without drug therapy should be recommended to help patients quit smoking.
What condition do these medications help with?
Lisinopril, Amlodipine,Metropolol, Losartan
High-blood pressure
Treatment of hypertension is possibly the most important intervention for secondary prevention of ischemic stroke. Present in 45% to over 77% of stroke patients; it is the leading modifiable risk factor. An office blood pressure goal of <130/80 mm Hg is recommended for most patients.
Remaining physically active can help prevent a stroke. How many minutes of moderate-instensity physical activity is recommended per week.
150 minutes
Moderate-intensity physical activities include a brisk walk or water aerobics.
Researcher Dr. Souvik Sen said studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
________ regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk.
Flossing
"Dental flossing reduces oral infections and gum disease, which are linked to inflammation," Sen said. Because inflammation can contribute to the risk for stroke, "it would make sense that if people flossed regularly, it might also reduce the risk of stroke and AFib."
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor for stroke recurrence. For most patients, achieving a goal of hemoglobin A1c ______ is recommended.
A. ≤2%
B. ≤7%
C. ≤20%
D. <50%
B. ≤7%
What condition do these medications help with?
Eliquis, Xarelto, and Coumadin
Anticoagulants: Anticoagulants are commonly called blood thinners. These medications can also help prevent clots from forming. Doctors usually prescribe these if an irregular heart rhythm like atrial fibrillation caused the stroke.
What type of medical professional can help people improve your health and manage medical though creation of a personalized eating plan?
A Registered Dietitian (RD)
What acronym helps people remember the symptoms of a stroke?
B.E. F.A.S.T.
What BE FAST Stands For
______ is a condition that is characterized by an irregular heart rhythm that can cause blood to pool and form clots inside the heart, which can travel to the brain.
A. Seizure
B. Pneumonia
C. Atrial fibrillation
D. Aneurysm
Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
AF is a powerful risk factor for ischemic stroke, increasing the risk 4- to 5-fold. An estimated 22 percent of strokes are related to afib
______belongs to a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and also acts as an antiplatelet agent (blood thinner).
Aspirin: May Prevent platelets in the blood from clumping together to form dangerous clots.
It is recommended to cut down on saturated fat, trans fat, sugar and salt. What are alternative ways to cook food other than frying?
Bake, broil, or roast
In adults under age 50, strokes caused by clots are on the rise – and many happen without a clear link to a traditional cause such as high blood pressure. A new study suggests the underlying reason for these unexplained, or cryptogenic, strokes could hinge in part on whether someone has a type of hole between the upper chambers of the____________
heart
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): A small, flap-like opening between the upper chambers that fails to close naturally after birth.
--migraine w/ aura or pregnancy may increase risk of stroke in patients w/ this condition
Hyperlipidemia or _________ is found in about 30% of patients who have had a stroke. This condition contributes to plaque buildup and artery stiffness
High Cholesterol
What condition is associated with persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety or a feeling of “emptiness" and may be treated by SSRIs.
Depression
Depression is a common experience for stroke survivors. According to the American Heart Association, approximately one-third (31% to 33%) of stroke survivors report symptoms of clinical depression at any given time. [1, 2] It’s often caused by biochemical changes in the brain. When the brain is injured, you may not be able to feel positive emotions.
A good psychologist or psychiatrist can help. Treating depression and anxiety not only improves the survivor’s mood, it boosts physical, cognitive and intellectual recovery.
Sleep is important for stroke prevention, as well as recovery. ____ hours of sleep is recommended per night for adults.
7-9 hours
A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. The clot usually dissolves on its own or gets dislodged, and the symptoms usually last up to ____ hours
24