CNS - Stroke Flashcards

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Q

What is a stroke?

A

A serious life-threatening medical condition caused by blood supply being cut off in brain causing cells to die
The sooner a person receives treatment, the less damage it will cause

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What are the symptoms of a stroke?

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Slopped face on one side
Eye drops on one side
Not able to smile
Unable to raise both arms
Slurred speech
Confusion
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3
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What are the two types of strokes?

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Ischemic and haemorrhagic

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What is an ischemic stroke?

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Blood clot blocks blood flow - plaque/ fatty deposit build up

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What is a haemorrhagic stroke?

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Weakened blood vessel bursts and leaks in and around brain - pressure builds up

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6
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What are the impacts of a stroke?

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Need help around home - OT
Hearing or vision loss
Need living support
Emotional support - loss of confidence - support groups

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7
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What are the causes of a stroke?

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High blood pressure
CHD
Stress
High fat diet
Obsesity
Smoking
Age
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How can stokes be monitored?

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Blood tests - check cholesterol and blood sugar levels
Blood pressure - high BP weakens arteries
Brain scans - determine cause, severity and area damaged by stroke

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9
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How can stokes be treated?

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Medications: alterplase (injections that dissolve blood clots)
Asprin (reduce chance of blood clot forming)
Warfarin (anticoagulant - blood thinning meds)
Beta blockers (treat high BP)
Statins (reduce cholesterol levels)
Surgery: Thrombectomy (remove blood clot)
Surgical stent
Mobility aids + physiotherapy
Feeding tube

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What are the care needs of strokes?

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Need help around home OT
Physiotherapy
Speech and language therapy

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