MEDICATION
This medication is commonly prescribed after ischemic stroke to prevent platelet aggregation.
What is ASPRIN?
The #1 killer of Americans
What is HEART DISEASE
A sudden “worst headache of your life” after stroke should always trigger this action.
WHAT IS seeking emergency medical care immediately?
Neurologic speech disorder resulting from disturbances in muscular control. It is a motor production problem, distinct from language disorders like aphasia.
What is DYSARTHRIA
Disruption of blood flow IN THE BRAIN
What is A STROKE?
The most commonly prescribed anticoagulant; reduces the blood’s ability to clot; is used to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis ( DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and stroke
What is ELIQUIS
A common condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is too high, making your heart work harder to pump blood
What is HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
A symptom that suggests a headache may be neurologic rather than a simple tension headache
WHAT IS visual disturbance, numbness, weakness, or speech changes?
Spastic and Ataxic
What are the TWO COMMON TYPES OF DYSARTHRIA
This type of stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain.
What is an ISCHEMIC STROKE?
This class of medications helps control blood pressure and is one of the most important strategies for preventing recurrent stroke.
What are ANTIHYPERTENSIVES? (also accept diuretics or ACE inhibitors)
What is A HEART ATTACK
Post-stroke headaches can worsen with this common sensory trigger.
WHAT IS light, noise, or strong smells?
Ataxic dysarthria arises from damage to this structure
What is the cerebellum?
This type of stroke is caused by bleeding IN the brain.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
Medications commonly used to prevent frequent migraines
What are beta blockers, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, or CGRP inhibitors?
A part of the circulatory system that carries blood AWAY from the heart to the body. A part of the circulatory system that carries blood BACK to the heart (2 part answer)
What is ARTERIES? What is VEINS?
This daily habit can improve circulation, neuroplasticity, and headache control when done safely.
What is gentle exercise or walking?
The main speech characteristic for Spastic Dysarthria
What is DROOLING
This is the acronym commonly used to remember the signs of a stroke.
What is B.E. F.A.S.T.?
(B-balance loss, E-eyes;vision change, F-face drooping, A-arm weakness, S-speech challenges, T-time; call 911 immediately)
This diabetes medication lowers blood sugar by helping insulin work better.
What is METFORMIN?
What is SYSTOLIC or DIASTOLIC
If a headache does NOT improve with rest or medication and keeps escalating, this is the recommended next step.
WHAT IS going to the emergency department or calling your provider?
Spastic dysarthria arises from damage to
What are UPPER MOTOR NEURONS (IN THE CNS)
A general term for the loss of ability to understand or express speech.
What is aphasia?