Signs/Symptoms of a stroke
The two types of strokes
Hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke
what are the major risk factors of strokes
What is high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, Heart and blood vessel diseases(atrial fibrillation,cornary heart disease,heart valve disease and carotid artery disease) and major surgery
When should you call 911
As soon as possible
What can you do to prevent a stroke
Lower blood pressure,chose healthy foods and drinks, dont smoke, check chloesterol, get regular physical activity and keep a healthy weight
Usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain
What is ischemic
Causes of hemorrhagic stroke
Uncontrolled high blood pressure, Bulges at weak spots in your blood vessel walls, trauma(could be a car accident)
Name 2 risk factors of ischemic strokes
Unhealthy diet, over 55 years old, diabetes
Treatment for ischemic stroke
a medicine called tissue plasminogen activator(tPA)- It breaks up blood clots that block blood flow to you brain
What is the acrynom for detecting symptoms of a stroke
FAST(Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time)
A blood vessel in your brain ruptures and bleeds
What is hemorrhagic
Causes of ischemic stroke
Diabetes,High blood pressure and carotid artery disease
What are the risk factors you can control
Diet, excercise, healthy weight
What does CVA stand for
Cerebral vascular accident- stroke
Signs/Symptoms of ischemic stroke
What is the difference between a stroke and a mini stroke
Mini stroke- signs and symptoms last 24 hours and less
Stroke-signs and symptoms forever if not treated quickly
Main causes of strokes
High blood pressure,Diabetes, Heart and blood vessel diseases, Smoking and high chloesterol
What are the risk factors you cant control
Age,genetics
Treatment AVM(Arterioventricular malformation)
Coiling and Clippling or lower blood pressure
signs of a hemorrhagic stroke
Losing conciousness,confusion,increase in blood pressure, seizure and severe headache, nausea and vomiting
What is AVM
Arteriovenous malformation - occurs because of pressure and damage to the blood vessel
name a cardiac arrhythmia that can cause a stroke
Atrial fibrillation- chaotic heart rhythm in the atria
whats a post operative medicine that can be given to someone who is bedridden
Blood thinner medication(I.E enoxaprin) they increase the time it takes blood clot to form.
How do you treat hemorragic stroke patients with high blood pressure
Lower blood pressure with medication