Stroke
What is a stroke?
A stroke is when part or all of the blood supply is blocked or reduced from the brain
What is a seizure?
A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness.
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
Name 1 symptom of a stroke
Altered mental status, Difficulty understanding or expressing speech, Receptive & expressive aphasia, Facial drooping, Visual disturbances, Homonymous Hemianopia, Sudden headache, Weakness (esp. on one side of the body), Numbness (esp. on on side of the body), Imbalance, dizziness, lack of coordination (ataxia)
What is one type of seizure?
Generalized seizures, focal (partial) seizures.
What causes a heart attack?
A heart attack is usually caused by a blockage in the heart’s blood vessels due to fat and cholesterol buildup.
What is 1 way to prevent strokes?
Controlling blood pressure, Don’t smoke, diet low in fat, cholesterol, sodium, adequate weekly exercise (150 minutes/week), blood glucose control, Yearly physical and labs with PCP, Treat hypercoagulability and heart arrhythmias, Stress reduction
Name a common symptom of a seizure
Uncontrolled jerking or shaking movements, loss of consciousness, and stiff muscles
What are the common symptoms of a heart attack?
Common symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and pain in the arm, jaw, or back.
What are the 2 types of strokes?
Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
Which age groups are most likely to experience seizures?
Seizures are most common in young children and older adults, although they can occur at any age.
Can you survive a heart attack?
Yes, many people survive heart attacks with quick treatment and lifestyle changes.
Why is a stroke a medical emergency?
Significant neurological changes can occur if not treated in time
What is one genetic factor that can increase the risk of seizures?
Having a family history of epilepsy or seizures can increase the risk.
What should you do if someone has a heart attack?
Call emergency services immediately, have the person chew aspirin (if not allergic, 325mg), and try to keep them calm.