Stroke statistics
What percentage of cardiovascular deaths are caused by stroke?
17.5%
What is the most common type of stroke, caused by blocked blood flow?
Ischemic
What condition, often related to diet, is a major risk factor for stroke?
Diabetes
What does the acronym FAST stand for in stroke awareness?
Face, Arms, Speech and time
What type of live changes can be made to prevent another stroke?
Lower Blood Pressure, Healthy diet, quit smoking, reduce stress
How many people experience a stroke each year in the U.S?
795,000
What type of stroke occurs due to a burst blood vessel?
Hemorrhagic
Which habit that affects blood vessels is a leading cause of stroke?
Smoking
What month is stroke awareness month?
May
What medications may be prescribed after a stroke?
High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Statins to lower cholesterol, anti-clotting drugs
Which racial group has a higher risk of stroke due to high blood pressure?
Native Americans, Blacks and Latino
What term describes a temporary stroke that resolves without lasting damage?
TIA -Transient Ischemic Attack or a "mini stroke"
Eating a diet high in these two substances can increase stroke risk.
Fat and sugar
What percentage of people are aware of stroke symptoms and know to call 911?
38%
What types of people can assist with your stroke recovery?
Physical therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Doctors, Family and Friends.
What is the estimated percentage of people who experience a recurrent stroke?
25%
What percentage of people that have a TIA will have a stroke?
33%
Regular________can help lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.
Check ups
Patients who arrive within ___ hours of their first symptoms to the emergency room have less disability after 3 months then those who receive delayed care.
3 hours
What are two factors that affect recovery from a stroke?
How quickly treatment was provided and the severity of the stroke
Stroke ranks as the number ___ cause of death in the U.S.
number 1
What is the medical term for a "mini-stroke" with brief, reversible symptoms?
TIA- Transient Ischemic Attack
Arteries can be clogged due to a high diet in ________.
Cholesterol
What are physical symptoms of a stroke?
Speech slurred, weakness on one side, blurry vision, sudden severe headache, dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall, difficulty finding words
What percentage make a full recovery from a stoke?
10% yes, 25% mild impairments, 40% have moderate impairments that are manageable with some special care.