Definition
What is the definition of stroke?
When the blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
Name 2 Symptoms of stroke.
Sudden numbness or weakness
Double vision or blurred vision
Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking
Trouble speaking
Trouble walking
Severe headache
Vomiting
Dizziness or light headed
Confusion
Chest pain
Name 1 "other" treatment for a stroke.
Rehabilitation OR lifestyle modifications.
What is something you should quit doing if you want to prevent stroke?
Smoking OR Vaping.
Is stroke more likely to happen in a person who already had a stroke?
Yes.
What can happen to the limbs when a stroke happens?
Sudden numbness or weakness.
Name 1 treatment for hemorrhagic stroke.
Surgery OR Blood Pressure control OR Anti seizure medications
What can you eat to help reduce stroke risk?
Anything in a healthy diet.
How many people have a stroke is the US per year?
Over 795,000.
What is the Number 1 cause of stroke?
High blood pressure.
How is your vision affected during a stroke?
It can become either Blurred or Doubled.
Where can you go to get help if you have had a stroke?
A specialized stroke center.
What is something you can do to prevent future strokes?
Anticoagulant medications.
What ethnicity is more likely to have a stroke?
African American
Name 5 Symptoms of Stroke.
Sudden numbness or weakness
Double vision or blurred vision
Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking
Trouble speaking
Trouble walking
Severe headache
Vomiting
Dizziness or light headed
Confusion
Chest pain
What is something you should immediately do to help someone who is having a stroke?
Contact immediate medical help.
What is a harmful drink you can ingest to increase the cause of stroke?
Any Alcoholic drink named.
How many brain cells die per minute during a stroke?
2 million.
What does BEFAST stand for?
B- Balance
E- Eyes blurring
F- Face drooping
A- Arm weakness
S- Speech
T- Time
Name 1 treatment for Ischemic strokes.
Tissue plasminogen activator OR Mechanical thrombectomy OR Antiseizure medications.
What is something you can decrease to prevent stroke?
Decreasing stress can help prevent strokes.
What percentage of the population in the US died of stroke in 2022?
1/6