importance of stroke

Question 1

proportion of patients that die in a year of stroke onset

Answer 1

1/3

Question 2

proportion of patients that die in a year of stroke onset

Answer 2

1/3

Question 3

stroke effects on NHS

Answer 3

will cost nhs roughly 66 billion in 2035 due to ageing population, accounts for more hospital and nursing home bed days than any other condition

Question 4

incidence increases as age _____

Answer 4

increases

Question 5

associated diseases of stroke

Answer 5

hypertension!, previous TIA or strokes, blood pressure poorly controlled, angina, MI, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid bruits, renovascular disease, cocaine or alcohol abuse

Question 6

stroke effects on NHS

Answer 6

will cost nhs roughly 66 billion in 2035 due to ageing population, accounts for more hospital and nursing home bed days than any other condition

Question 7

incidence increases as age _____

Answer 7

increases

Question 8

associated diseases of stroke

Answer 8

hypertension!, previous TIA or strokes, blood pressure poorly controlled, angina, MI, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid bruits, renovascular disease, cocaine or alcohol abuse