patho
this increased measurement of this heart function puts a patient at risk for a stroke.
blood pressure
age, male, gender, African American are considered what type of risk factors?
nonmodifiable risk factors
these are given to prevent clots, what is this drug class called?
antiplatelets
paralyzed right side: hemiplegia; impaired speech/language aphasias; impaired right/left discrimination; slow performance, cautious; aware of deficits: depression/anxiety; impaired comprehension related to language, math. this would be which side of the brain damaged?
left brain
this cardiac rhythm can throw clots causing a stroke. what is this rhythm called?
atrial fibrillation
this is the primary risk factor for CVA's
hypertension
this medication is used during an acute CVA, the patient must have a CT to confirm it is ischemic and not hemorrhagic, it can be given within 3 hours of onset of the symptoms. what is this medication?
tPA fibrolytic therapy
what is the term used for varying degrees of inability to comprehend, integrate, and express language?
aphasia
these attacks are called a warning to an impending stroke. they are temporary disturbances that resolve. what are these attacks called?
Transient ischemic attacks
A BMI of 40 is considered a risk due to the patient falling in this category.
obese
anticoagulants
6-8 weeks after the initial weakness and flaccidity it is replaced with these?
hyperreflexia and spasticity
an aneurysm rupture in the brain can result in this type of stroke.
hemorrhagic
this population of women may use this to prevent pregnancy but does put them at risk for a CVA, especially if they smoke. what are they using?
oral contraceptives
when you are placed on warfarin you can expect to check which blood level on a regular basis?
INR
A speech therapist will need to assess the client for their ability to do this prior to resuming diet.
swallowing ability
This race has nearly twice as many strokes then whites. what is this race?
black or African American
hypertension, atherosclerosis, etc also put you at risk for a stroke, these are considered what type of diseases?
cardiovascular
the goal of post stroke treatment is to prevent recurrent stroke and medical complications while promoting the fullest possible recover of what?
function
neglect syndrome