Heart Attack
Are heart attacks and strokes the same thing?
No
What causes a stroke?
Blocked blood flow to the brain.
What causes a concussion?
A hard hit to your head.
What is a Brain Disease?
Different brain diseases can cause different things, but overall it is a problem with your brain that makes it not function properly. Some brain diseases can even lead to death.
What does TBI stand for?
Traumatic Brain Injury
What are the leading causes for a Heart Attack? Name 2
Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, unhealthy diet, and family history.
Should you call an ambulance if someone is having a stroke?
Yes
What are signs of a concussion? List 2
Headaches, pressure in your head, neck pain, dizziness, and blurred vision.
Around how many brain diseases are there?
There are over 400 brain diseases.
What causes a TBI?
A hard hit to the head or body.
What are the warning signs of a heart attack? List 2
Chest pain, shortness of breath, cold sweat, heartburn, nausea.
What are some warning signs of a stroke? List 2
Numbness on one side of your body, troubled speaking, blurred vision, loss of balance, and confusion.
What are different types of a concussion?
Mild, moderate, and serve
What are the three most common types of a brain disease?
Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, and Stroke.
How long does a TBI last?
The most common amount of time it takes for someone with a TBI to heal is anytime from when the person gets the injury to 2 years later.
What do you do if someone is having a heart attack?
Call 911, give them aspirin, and start CPR if they are not breathing.
True or False. Are there 2 main types of strokes?
Yes
What is the most common sport for athletes to get concussions?
Football
What is Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's is a brain disease that falls under the umbrella of dementia, and causes someone to have memory loss.
True or False. Does a TBI just affect elders?
No
WHat does the acronym AED stand for and how does it help when someone is having a heart attack?
AED stands for automated external defibrillator. The AED sends electrical vibrations to the heart to try and reset it.
True or False. A stroke on the right side of your brain, affects the right side of your body?
False
How long does the average concussion last?
10 days
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a brain disease that causes one to have many seizures, due to disruption to the nerve cells in your brain.
What does a TBI cause?
A TBI can affect how a person communicates, acts, thinks, understands and moves.