Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Ischemic stroke
A
When the brain has a reduced blood supply and no oxygen can get to the brain
2
Q
What percentage of strokes are ischemic?
A
75-80%
3
Q
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
A
When blood from an artery suddenly begins bleeding into the brain
4
Q
What percentage of strokes hemorrhagic
A
20-25%
5
Q
What drug can you not give to a stroke patient
A
Aspirin
6
Q
How do you test for the Arms section of FAST?
A
- Palms up
- eyes closed
- hold position for 15 seconds
7
Q
What is CHF?
A
Congestive Heart Failure
8
Q
What percentage of heart attacks are silent?
A
10%
9
Q
What is the medical term for sweating?
A
Diaphoretic
