Stroke Basics
This happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted.
What is a stroke?
Sudden drooping on one side of this part of the body is a common stroke sign.
What is the face?
The “F” in FAST stands for this.
What is Face drooping?
This condition involving high pressure increases stroke risk.
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
The emergency number to call if someone is having a stroke.
What is 911?
The two main types of stroke are ischemic and this type, caused by bleeding.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
Sudden weakness or numbness often occurs in this area of the body, especially on one side.
What is the arm (or leg)?
The “A” in FAST stands for this.
What is Arm weakness?
This habit significantly raises stroke risk and damages blood vessels.
What is smoking?
This clot-busting drug may be given early in some strokes.
What is tPA (tissue plasminogen activator)?
This type of stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking a vessel in the brain.
What is an ischemic stroke?
Trouble speaking or understanding speech is a sign affecting this ability.
What is communication (or speech)?
The “S” in FAST stands for this.
What is Speech difficulty?
This chronic condition involving high blood sugar increases stroke risk.
What is diabetes?
Acting quickly can reduce this long-term outcome of stroke.
What is disability?
A “mini-stroke” that resolves quickly without permanent damage.
What is a TIA (transient ischemic attack)?
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both of these organs.
What are the eyes?
The “T” in FAST reminds you of this urgent action.
What is Time to call 911?
Having too much of this fatty substance in your blood can lead to stroke.
What is cholesterol?
Healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding smoking help with this.
What is stroke prevention?
This organ is affected during a stroke.
What is the brain?
A sudden severe version of this symptom with no known cause can indicate stroke.
What is a headache?
FAST is used to quickly recognize this medical emergency.
What is a stroke?
Lack of physical activity and poor diet contribute to this major risk factor.
What is obesity?
This type of therapy helps stroke patients regain movement and function.
What is rehabilitation (physical therapy)?