Awareness
High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.
What are the three leading risk factors of stroke?
What is a hemorrhagic stroke and an ischemic stroke?
Signs and symptoms of stroke are the same for everyone. (True or False)
False!
The number one preventable risk factor for stroke.
What is cigarette smoking?
Free magazine that gives you the latest news and information on stroke that is published by the National Stroke Association.
What is StrokeSmart?
Medical condition that can be a result of a stroke that includes feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety or frustration.
What is depression?
CVA stands for
What is cerebrovascular accident?
Act of moving your body to increase your heart rate and release endorphins (feel good chemicals).
What is exercise?
Controls language, communication, right side movement, behavior issues.
What is the L hemisphere of the brain?
Medical professional to see regularly for check ups to monitor your blood pressure, weight and overall health status.
What is a doctor?
What are 4 lifestyle habits that you should avoid to help prevent a stroke?
What is smoking, drinking/drug use, poor diet and stress?
Another name for high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
Controls cognition, left side movement, vision/perception, creative abilities, insight/judgment.
What is the R hemisphere of the brain?
Weakness of one side of the face.
What is facial droop?
Number to call if you are having a stroke.
What is 911?
This vital organ is where strokes begin to happen.
What is the brain?
"Clot busting" medication that must be taken within 3 hours of onset of stroke symptoms.
What is tPA? (tissue plasminogen activator)
Symptom(s) of a stroke
What is numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body);trouble speaking; loss of balance?
Difficulty eating or swallowing
What is dysphagia?
Place to go for support, interaction and education
What is a stroke support group?
Age, gender, race, family history.
What is uncontrollable risk factors of stroke?
1.9 million _______ die every minute during a stroke.
What is brain cells?
A "mini stroke" or "warning stroke" caused by a temporary clot.
What is a TIA? (Transient Ischemic Attack)
Difficulty using and understanding language after a stroke.
What is aphasia?
Acronym B.E. F.A.S.T
What is balance, eyes/vision, face, arm, speech and time?