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Name two signs or symptoms of a stroke
One-sided weakness or paralysis.
Aphasia (difficulty with or loss of speaking ability).
Slurred or garbled speaking (dysarthria).
Loss of muscle control on one side of your face.
Sudden loss — either partial or total — of one or more senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch).
Blurred or double vision (diplopia).
Loss of coordination or clumsiness (ataxia).
Dizziness or vertigo.
Nausea and vomiting.
Neck stiffness.
True or false, A TIA is a mini stroke
True
Strokes are more common in what gender?
Females
What is the most common type of stroke?
Ischemic
Name three things that can increase the risk of stroke
Being obese or overweight'
hypertension/ high blood pressure
Lack of physical activity
Heavy drinking
Use of illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin
Name three ways you can diagnose a stroke
- physical exam
- blood test
- CT scan
- MRI
- Carotid ultrasound
True or false, Strokes only affect older people
False (Strokes can affect people of all ages, though risk increases with age.)
Name 2 emotional changes someone can experience after a stroke
confusion,
anxiety
sadness
anger
tiredness
Depression
Impulsiveness
What part of the body may go numb during a stroke?
face, arms, legs
What does the B and E stand for in the acronym BE FAST
B - Balance
E- Eyes
What type of bleeding is caused by internal bleeding in the brain?
Hemorrhagic
The risk of stroke doubles after what age?
55