CVD: Stroke Flashcards

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What are the 3 types of stroke?

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  • Ischemic stroke: Blood clot/materials block blood flow to brain
  • Hemorrhagic stroke: Blood vessel in brain bursts, damaging surrounding tissue
  • Transient ischemic attack (a warning or “mini-stroke”)
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What are modifiable risk factors for stroke?

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unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity, tobacco use, and too much alcohol

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what are non modifiable risk factors for stroke?

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older age, sex (women), race or ethnicity (People who are non-Hispanic Black or Pacific Islander may be more likely to die from a stroke than non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, American Indian or Alaska Natives, and Asians are), genes and family environment

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what conditions are associated with an increased risk of stroke?

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Previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disorders, diabetes, obesity, sickle-cell disease

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