STROKE
The 3 kinds of stroke
What is ischemic, hemorrhagic, or cryptogenic?
What is a good blood pressure if you're taking medications to keep it under control?
130/80
True or false: uncontrolled diabetes is a major risk factor for stroke?
True
Which game discussed today is good for enhancing memory (and concentration)?
What does the acronym FAST stand for in stroke?
Face, arms, speech, time
What is the most common symptom of high blood pressure?
NONE!
What is considered a low blood sugar?
Less than 70mg/dL. Symptoms may occur at higher levels for some individuals
Every time two players deal a Jack from their deck, the one who slaps the cards first gets to keep all the cards. This game is called:
Slapjack
"TIA" stands for?
What is transient ischemic attack
How often should you measure your blood pressure at home when taking medications?
Daily
What does the hemoglobin A1C measure?
Blood glucose control over the last 3 months
This game involves picking various categories such as cities, animals, states, countries, that begin with a certain letter.
Scattergories
You suddenly feel the start of strange symptoms: difficulty speaking, dizziness, limb weakness only lasting 5 minutes. What do you do next?
Call 911 ASAP! Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, often called "mini strokes." HOWEVER, these events should be considered warning strokes, and need to be treated like any other stroke. TIAs often warn of an upcoming stroke or ineffective treatment. 30% of people with TIA have a severe stroke in the upcoming year. 15% of all strokes were preceded by a TIA (Stroke Association, 2018).
Which organs are affected the most by hypertension?
Heart, kidneys, blood vessels including those in eyes
What is the target Hemoglobin A1c that diabetics should aim for?
TRUE OR FALSE: Studies have shown that stroke patients discharged to acute rehabilitation centers have better recovery than patients discharged home promptly with supportive services
False
What is the number one cause of stroke?
Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure
Can you have hypertension and hypotension at the same time?
YES! Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect of blood pressure medications. Upon sitting up from lying down, or standing from a seated position, one may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, visual disturbance, and may have a measured drop of 20 systolic, or 10 diastolic, blood pressure
Hunger, feeling cold, weak, shaky, sweaty
This television show involves naming the most common responses to given prompts such as "name something people are often chased by in movies" or "name something that customers are most likely to annoy a waitress"
Family Feud