Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
what is stroke?
A
a loss of blood flow to the brain
2
Q
what are the 2 types of stroke?
A
ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke
3
Q
what is ischemic stroke?
A
a blood clot blocking blood flow
4
Q
what is hemorrhagic stroke?
A
a rupture of a blood vessel
5
Q
what are the 5 signs of stroke?
A
- weakness or numbness
- trouble speaking
- vision problems
- headache
- dizziness and loss of balance
6
Q
there are ______ strokes in Canada per year
A
~50,000
7
Q
stroke is the ____ cause of _____
A
leading, adult disability
8
Q
of those that survive stroke, ____ have disabilities such as ____
A
50-70%, hemi-paresis (inability to move one side of body)
9
Q
stroke results in the ____ not responding properly to sensory stimuli
A
cortex
10
Q
A
