Types of Strokes
A temporary blockage or also called "Mini Stroke"
What is a TIA
Doubles or quadruples stroke risk. Quitting is vital to stroke prevention.
What is smoking and/or tobacco use.
The primary clot-buster, given within hour of symptom onset.
What is TNK. (Tenecteplase)
Can cause altered mental status or generalized weakness.
What is sepsis and/or infection.
May include speech, physical, and occupational therapists.
What is rehabilitation. (and it can take days to years to achieve their baseline or their new baseline.)
A ruptured blood vessel on the surface of the brain.
What is a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Irregular heartbeats can form clots.
What is Atrial Fibrillation.
A crucial medication for treating acute ischemic strokes and for long-term secondary prevention.
What is Aspirin.
Post episode confusion can have symptoms of a stroke with no past history.
What is a seizure.
Controlling blood pressure, quitting smoking and/or alcohol, and staying active.
What are managing risks. ( some patient's may need help understanding what that all includes. )
Ischemia from a blood clot formed in an artery within the brain.
What is a Thrombotic Stroke.
Leads to artery hardening. Can manage with diet and medication if needed. Not always associated with weight.
What is High Cholesterol.
An antiplatelet medication that can be given to patients after an ischemic stroke or TIA.
What is Plavix.
What is vertigo.
Mental health changes post stroke.
What are PSD (post stroke depression) and PSA (post stroke anxiety).
(some people develop symptoms of PTSD and psychotic disorders, including hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech.)
Bleeding from ruptured blood vessels into deep brain tissue.
What is a Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
What includes exercising, weight control, limiting alcohol, drug use, and treating underlying conditions.
A calcium channel blocker given during a hemorrhagic stroke to treat hypertension.
What is Nicardipine.
Can cause altered mental status or generalized weakness.
What is hypoglycemia.
Utilizing medical management for the future.
What is prevention.
Ischemia from a clot or debris that traveled to the brain from other parts of the body.
What is an Embolic Stroke.
The most significant modifiable risk factor to prevent strokes.
What is Hypertension.
A medication class that helps prevent future strokes by lowering cholesterol.
What are statins.
Symptoms can come and go and dismissed as temporary.
What is a TIA.
The unknown.
What is the entirety of a patient after a stroke.
They hold fears and frustrations that they may not be able to express. Be patient and empathetic. It will make a word of difference.