Stroke Basics
This type of stroke is caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
What is an ischemic stroke
This condition is the #1 risk factor for stroke, often called the "silent killer"
What is hypertension
The "F" in BEFAST stands for this
This image test is the first line to rule out any hemorrhage in the brain
What is a non-contrast CT scan
How do we prevent aspiration with stroke patients
What is completing a YALE swallow screen prior to PO intake or PO medications
This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts
What is hemorrhagic stroke
This irregular heart rhythm increases risk of embolic stroke
What is atrial fibrillation
The "A" in BEFAST stands for this
What is arm weakness
This imaging test provides more detail for ischemic strokes
What is an MRI
What are the two different kinds of IV thrombolytics used for ischemic stroke
What are tPA (alteplase) and TNK (tenecteplase)
The brain loses about this many neurons every minute during a stroke
What is 1.9 million
This habit doubles stroke risk and is the leading preventable cause
What is smoking
The "S" in BEFAST stands for this
What is speech difficulty (aphasia/dysarthria)
What is the type of scan that shows what area of the brain is damaged verses the area at risk
What is the CT perfusion scan
The door-to-needle goal for IV thrombolytics is within this many minutes
This is the swallowing assessment that must be completed before any PO intake/medications for patients with stroke like symptoms or anyone who receives a dry head CT in the ER
What is the YALE Swallow Screen
High levels of this blood fat contribute to plaque build up and stroke
Sudden severe headache could be common with this type of stroke
What is hemorrhagic stroke
What is the scan that is used to visualize the blood vessels to rule out a large vessel occlusion or stenosis
What is the CTA
Large vessel occlusions may be treated with this procedure
What is Mechanical Thrombectomy
This organization sets the guidelines for stroke care in the US
This condition, often linked with obesity, doubles the risk of stroke
What is diabetes
A stroke in the cerebellum often causes these kinds of symptoms
What are balance and coordination problems
This test evaluates for clotting abnormalities before giving any IV thrombolytics
What are coagulation labs (PT/INR, aPTT)
This is our time goal to transfer a patient out of our facility and to another hospital for further management of care
What is 120 minutes