Epidemiology
Risk Factors
Levels of Prevention
Consequences and Outcomes
Treatments
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In 2007, how many deaths related to stroke happened?
Twelve thousand
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Are all risk factors controllable?
No, some risk factors are the opposite, uncontrollable.
100
How many levels of prevention are there?
6 - primary, secondary, tertiary
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What are consequences dependent on?
What part of the brain is affected, and how long that tissue is affected for.
100
What kind of treatments exist? (2)
Pharmacological and surgical
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Is stroke more apparent in men than women?
No, stroke is more apparent in women.
200
Do risk factors differ between Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes?
A lot of the risk factors are similar, although they each have their own individual risk factors as well.
200
What part of prevention is "stress management"?
Primary
200
What is hemiplegia?
Complete or partial paralysis of one side of the body.
200
What surgical process can be done?
A surgical process to remove the blood clot.
300
What is the prevalence of Canadians living with stroke effects?
405, 000 Canadians (1.15%)
300
Does family have anything to do with increasing the risk of having a stroke?
Yes, a family history of stroke is an uncontrollable risk factor that can increase the chance of stroke.
300
How does secondary prevention work?
There is no out right screening for stroke, but there is screening for risk factors.
300
What kind of effect does a loss of mobility have on metabolism?
It impairs and decreases the metabolic rate, and ultimately can cause GI disturbances.
300
How does an anticoagulant help with stroke treatment?
It can prevent blood clots, and thus lowers the risk of a clot forming (ischemic stroke).
400
How many people are left with major disabilities?
36%
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Name 3 controllable risk factors for stroke.
Hypertension Diabetes Smoking Obesity Excessive alcohol consumption
400
What are some pre-clinical symptoms of an ischemic stroke?
Numbness, confusion, affected speech, loss of balance.
400
Definition of PSD
Post-stroke depression
400
In simple terms, how does thrombolytic therapy work?
It dissolves formed blood clots.
500
What percentage of stroke sufferers require assistance with ADL's?
More than 40%
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Name 3 uncontrollable risk factors?
Age Gender Ethnic origin Family history Prior stroke
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What are some examples of tertiary prevention?
Taking your prescribed medication, identify and discuss the causes.
500
Why is it difficult to diagnose PSD?
Because depression signs and symptoms often vary and are vague.
500
Example of an anticoagulant that can be used?
Aspirin, Heparin
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