definitions
FAST
prevention
100
A brain injury caused when a blood vessel to the brain becomes blocked or bursts, cutting off blood flow and oxygen to the brain
What is a stroke?
100
A person face is drooping or is numb. Their smile is not equal.
What is face?
200
a type of stroke that results of a weakened blood vessel bursting.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
200
A person suddenly has slurred speech is is unable to talk.
What is speech difficulty?
200
A medical risk factor of stroke.
What is High blood pressure or Diabetes mellitus or Heart disease or High cholesterol
300
Caused by atherosclerosis slowly collecting and then occluding the artery.
What is an ischemic stroke.
300
The final T in FAST.
What is time to call 911?
400
The third leading cause of death in Arkansas.
What is a stroke?
500
A neurological deficit that resolves in a few hours.
What is a TIA?
500
A person suddenly cannot raise one or both of their arms up.
What is arm weakness?
500
Age Family history Race Gender Prior history
What is a non modifiable risk factor?
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