When blood flow to the brain is damaged. It causes a blockage or rupture of a artery to the brain.
What is a stroke?
100
For broken lower arms. ie: broken forearm or wrist.
What is a arm sling used for?
200
Controlling blood pressure, physical activity, healthy diet, lower cholesterol, no smoking and lower alcohol intake.
Give 3 ways of reducing your chances of getting a stroke?
200
Broken upper arms or to elevate bleeding of the arm.
What is a collar and cuff sling used for?
300
The risk of hypertension increases with age but commonly under 30 years don't get it. People with family history with it and overweight people, smokers, alcoholics and people under lots of stress.
Who is at risk of hypertension?
400
Some people are at a higher risk than others. Risk factors include age, gender, race and family history. People over 55 years and higher risk in men.
Who is at risk of a stroke?
500
Low calcium intake, tobacco use, eating disorders, excessive alcohol consumption, being a woman, being white or asian and family history.
What 4 things increase your chances of getting Osteoporosis?