Stroke Information
Not enough blood flow to the brain.
What is a stroke
How long do symptoms typically last with an TIA?
What is less than 1 hour
What are the two types of ischemic strokes?
What is thrombotic and embolic stroke
What are the two types of hemorrhagic strokes?
What is intracerebral and subarachnoid
What are 3 acronyms for stroke action plan?
1. FAST
2. BE FAST
3. FASTER
Not enough blood flow to the brain causes what?
What is cell death and loss of function
T/F- during a TIA there is no infarction
What is true
What is the MOST COMMON type of stroke?
What is thrombotic (60%)
T/F: tPA can be used for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
What is false!!!! No tPA for hemorrhagic stroke patients d/t risk of BLEEDING
What diagnostic test is used to determine if a patient is having a hemorrhagic stroke from an ischemic stroke?
What is CT or MRI without contrast
Strokes are more common with what gender?
What is males
What is the cause of a TIA?
What is micro emboli that can a temporary blockage
What type of stroke is common with patients who have either A fib or heart disease?
Embolic stroke
What medication is used to prevent cerebral vasospams with hemorrhagic strokes?
What is Nimodipine
T/F: The higher the score on the Glasgow Coma Scale the more conscious and orientated the person is.
What is true!
The best score for the Glasgow Coma Scale = 15
8 or less = COMA
What is the most modifiable risk factor when it comes to preventing a stroke?
What is hypertension
TIA should be treated like a stroke and the patient should seek out what?
What is emergency medical care because we don't know if symptoms will resolve and might progress to a stroke
What is the most effective intervention to manage an ischemic stroke?
What is stent retrievers
What are two types of surgical interventions used for hemorrhagic strokes?
What is hematoma evacuation and treating the aneurysm with clipping or coiling
What degree should the HOB be at to prevent increased ICP?
What is 30 degrees
The stroke risk doubles after what age?
What is 55 years old
What are some treatment options for a patient who has a TIA?
What is lifestyle changes (weight loss, diet/exercise, stop smoking, cut down on ETOH)
What is medications (aspirin, clopidogrel, anticoagulant, antihypertensive, statin)
What is a carotid endarterectomy
What is the administration window for tPA?
What is 3-4.5 hours after the onset of symptoms. You MUST know when the symptoms began.
What percentage of strokes are hemorrhagic?
What is 13%
NIHSS is used to determine patient deficits. What is the best score a patient can score on the NIHSS to indicate NO deficits?
What is ZERO (0)