Stroke 101
There are two types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic (brain bleed). Which one is the most common?
What is ischemic stroke
F.A.S.T. is a mnemonic used to remember signs and symptoms for stroke. What does the "F" stand for?
What is the Face or Facial Drooping
You lose 1.9 million of "these" every minute during a stroke
What are brain cells?
Knowing your personal risk factors for stroke can greatly reduce the risk having a stroke. There are two categories for risk factors: non-modifiable and modifiable. You can NOT change this type of risk factor
What is non-modifiable
True
During this type of stroke, blood flow is blocked to the brain
What is ischemic stroke ?
F.A.S.T. is a mnemonic used to remember signs and symptoms for stroke. What does "A" stand for?
What is arm weakness or numbness
Do this when someone is having stroke signs and symptoms
What is call 911.
Knowing your personal risk factors for stroke can greatly reduce the risk having a stroke. There are two categories for risk factors: non-modifiable and modifiable. You can change this type of risk factor
What is a modifiable risk factor
When someone is experiencing stroke symptoms, you should have them take a nap
False
During this type of stroke, an artery or blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures
What is brain bleed or hemorrhagic stroke?
F.A.S.T. is a mnemonic used to remember signs and symptoms for stroke. What does "S" stand for?
What is speech difficulties, problems speaking, etc
What over the counter medication should NOT be given when someone is having stroke symptoms?
What is Aspirin, and/or do not give them anything to eat or drink
Knowing this can greatly reduce your risk for having a stroke
What are personal risk factors for stroke
The "clot-busting" drug given for ischemic stroke can be given at any time symptoms occur
False, the clot busting medication can only be given to eligible patients who stroke symptoms started <4.5 hrs or from the time he or she was last known to be normal
A "temporary" period of time when stroke symptoms happen but does not cause permanent damage
What is "mini-stroke" or transient ischemic attack (T.I.A.)
F.A.S.T. is a mnemonic used to remember signs and symptoms for stroke. What does "T" stand for?
What is Time
Stroke treatment is "time sensitive." What is something you should make note of if someone is experiencing stroke signs and symptoms?
What is time stroke symptoms started or
Time the person was last seen normal
This non-modifiable risk factor significantly increases one's risk for having a stroke.
What is increasing age?
When a blood clot blocks a large vessel in the brain, there is no way to remove the clot if the clot busting medication does not work
False, some patients may be eligible to have a procedure to "pull the clot" out of the brain. This is also known as a stroke mechanical thrombectomy
Type of blood vessel that ruptures or bursts during a hemorrhagic stroke (or brain bleed)
What is brain aneurysm
Bonus question: B.E.F.A.S.T. is also a mnemonic used to remember signs and symptoms for stroke. The "B" and "E" stand for symptoms of a posterior circulation stroke. What does "B" and "E" stand for?
B - What is loss of balance
E- What is eyes, visual changes
It is important that you or anyone who is experiencing stroke symptoms NOT do this before getting help
What is wait or not react
This modifiable risk factor is the most common stroke risk factor.
What is high blood pressure
You can have a stroke at any age