Risk Factors
A non-modifiable risk factor that is passed on
What is family history?
Can cause falling
What is balance?
A three part neurological assessment tool
What is Glasgow Coma Scale?
Clot buster medication
What is tPA?
To be done every 15-60 minutes in early phase
What is neuro assessment?
The modifiable addictive habit that leads to cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular accident.
What is smoking?
New onset double vision or loss of sight
What is eyes?
A way to assess level of consciousness
What is eye opening, verbal and motor responses?
Medication to manage high blood pressure
What is an antihypertensive?
To check for changes to cardiovascular system
What is continuous cardiac monitoring?
A chronic illness that can be controlled with diet, exercise, and medication.
What is high blood pressure?
Asymmetry of smile
What is face?
A measurement in mmHg in the skull
What is intracranial pressure?
What is a statin?
What is an airway?
A chronic disease state that leads to high blood glucose, heart disease and increases risk for stroke
What is diabetes?
Something that may be slurred or unintelligible
What is speech?
MAP-ICP =
CPP
Type of surgery to remove plaque build up in carotid arteries
What is carotid endarterectomy?
To reduce increased ICP
What is keep HOB elevated (unless contraindicated)?
Exercise can lower the risk along with diet and statin medication
What is hyperlipidemia?
An important notation that could impact treatment
What is time?
A nationally recognized assessment scale
What is NIHSS?
To help patient regain use of motor skills
What is occupational and physical therapy?
Performed frequently and at a 5th grade level
What is patient education?