Stroke Basics
What is a stroke
This happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel ruptures.
What is an ischemic stroke?
The most common type of stroke.
What is Face Drooping?
The "F" in FAST.
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
One of the leading risk factors for stroke.
What are CT scans and MRIs?
Brain imaging tests commonly used to diagnose stroke.
What is within minutes?
Brain cells begin to die within this amount of time after blood flow stops.
What is an ischemic stroke?
This type of stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel.
What is Face Drooping?
The "A" in FAST
What is smoking/tobacco use?
This controllable habit increases stroke risk and should be avoided.
What is clot-busting medication?
Medication used to help restore blood flow in ischemic stroke.
What is considered a medical emergency?
A stroke
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures.
What is Speech Difficulty?
The "S" in FAST.
What are two controllable risk factors of strokes?
Diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, poor diet, alcohol use, smoking, or drug use.
What is mechanical clot removal?
Procedure used to remove large blood clots.
What is death (be fatal)?
Severe strokes may result in this outcome.
What is a mini-stroke?
Another name for a TIA.
What is Time to Call 911?
The "T" in FAST.
What are age, family history, gender, race/ethnicity, or a previous stroke/TIA?
Two uncontrollable risk factors
Who are physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists?
Professionals who help stroke survivors improve strength, mobility, and communication.
What is "Time is Brain"?
The phrase used to remind people that quick treatment saves brain tissue.
What is a warning sign that a major stroke may occur?
A TIA serves as this kind of warning.
What are any three of the following: confusion, severe headache, dizziness, vision problems, difficulty walking, loss of balance, or numbness?
Name three additional stroke symptoms besides FAST signs.
What is hypertension?
This medical condition is another word for high blood pressure.
What are paralysis, muscle weakness, speech difficulties, memory problems, difficulty swallowing, vision changes, emotional changes, or difficulty with daily activities?
Name four possible long-term effects of stroke.