What are the two (2) leading causes of death in Canada?
What are heart disease and stroke
200
This type of stroke is caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain due to a blood clot. This is the most common type of stroke.
What is ischemic stroke?
200
What is the ABC's of prevention?
A: Avoid Tobacco
B: Be More Active
C: Choose Good Nutrition
300
The signs and symptoms of this condition include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, discomfort in the upper areas of the body, sweating, nausea, and light-headedness
What is a heart attack
300
Name 3 signs and symptoms of a stroke.
What is weakness, difficulty speaking and facial droop?
300
How many minutes of physical exercise a day can reduce the risk of stroke?
30-60 minutes
400
Name three (3) risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
What are hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, being overweight, physical inactivity, smoking, and stress
400
What does FAST stand for?
What is face, arm (and legs), speech and time?
400
How does smoking increase the risk of stroke?
Smoking makes your blood thicker, increase the risk of clots which increases the risk of stroke.
500
How does a heart attack occur?
What is when the coronary artery of the heart is blocked by a plaque which disrupts blood flow to the heart
500
Name 2 treatments for stroke.
What is tPA and surgery?
500
Name 3 things you can do to control your blood pressure?
What is lower sodium intake, exercise, quit smoking