What is Stroke?
Risk Factors
Symptoms of Stroke
Treatment
Stroke Recovery
100

What is the medical term for a stroke?

What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

100

What is the biggest risk factor for stroke?

What is high blood pressure?

100

What does the F in F.A.S.T stand for?

What is face(drooping)?

100

What medication can be given to stroke patients to dissolve clots in ischemic strokes?

What is tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)?

100

What is one of the first therapies stroke patients receive after stabilization?

What is physical therapy?

200

What happens to the brain during a stroke?

What is reduced blood flow?

200

What lifestyle factor increases stroke risk?

What is smoking?

200

What does the A in F.A.S.T stand for?

What is the inability to lift your arms?

200

What is the first thing you should do when you suspect someone is having a stroke?

What is call 911 or emergency services immediately?

200

What long-term therapy helps stroke patients regain daily living skills?

What is occupational therapy?

300

What is the most common stroke?

What is ischemic stroke?

300

What chronic disease can increase the risk of a stroke?

What is diabetes?

300

What does the S in F.A.S.T stand for?

What is slurred/mumbled speech?

300

What lifestyle change can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease?

What is eating a balanced diet?

300

What type of therapy helps improve cognitive functions like memory?

What is cognitive therapy?

400

What is the second most common type of stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain?

What is hemorrhagic stroke?

400

What condition, related to fat buildup in arteries, increases stroke risk?

What is high cholesterol?

400

What does the T in F.A.S.T stand for?

What is time to call 911?

400

What can people do to prevent strokes by managing blood pressure?

What is exercising regularly?

400

 What is a critical aspect of recovery that helps prevent future strokes?

What is managing risk factors?

500

What temporary condition is referred to as a mini-stroke?

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

500

Which demographic group is most likely to suffer from strokes?

Who are older adults (ages 60+)?

500

What happens if F.A.S.T. symptoms are ignored?

What are severe injuries like death?

500

What rehabilitation therapy helps stroke patients regain speech?

What is speech therapy?

500

What type of support can stroke survivors benefit from to manage emotional well-being?

What is psychological counseling or support groups?