Week 17 Stroke

Question 1

What is a stroke?

Answer 1

Something blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts

• In a stroke, parts of the brain become damaged or die
• Can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death

Question 2

There are two types of stroke:
• ischemic stroke
• hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 2

• ischemic stroke 87%- blood clot, blockage, stroke

* hemorrhagic stroke- occurs when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. Intarcerebrial most common

Question 3

Stroke Signs and Symptoms

Answer 3

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Question 4

Acting F.A.S.T

Answer 4

Face drooping- ask them to smile
Arm weakness- ask them to raise arms
Speech difficulty- ask them to speak
Time to call 911

Question 5

Stroke Risk Factors (causes)

Answer 5

Previous Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
• Hypertension -is the leading cause of stroke
• High cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes
• Sickle cell disease (red blood cell disease)
• Poor nutrition
• Having excess body fat
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Use of tobacco

Question 6

Stroke characteristics (3)

Answer 6

• Age – stroke risk increases with age, doubles every 10 years after age 55.
• Sex – More common in women of all ages
Pregnancy and use of birth control pills pose special stroke risks for women.
• Race or ethnicity – African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives may be more likely to have a stroke

Question 7

Supporting Heart Health (8)

Answer 7

• Prevent or manage other health conditions esp blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol
 plant-based foods 
• DASH -dietary approach to stop hypertension
•  Mediterranean diet
• Limit alcohol - men 2  women:  1 
• Cardio
• sleep (7-9 hours),
 quit smoking, 
manage stress
• high in fiber & healthy fats 
• Reduce processed foods & dining out

Question 8

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Answer 8

(TIA) is sometimes called a “mini-stroke.” blood flow to the brain is blocked for only a short time—usually no more than 5 minutes.

Don’t get treatment after 1/3rd have a major stroke within one year

Question 9

How is a stroke diagnosed?

Answer 9

Brain imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

or computed tomography (CT) scan, tests of the brain’s electrical activity, and blood flow tests

Question 10

How is a stroke treated (3)

Answer 10

emergency care

treatment to prevent another stroke

rehabilitation to help you relearn the skills you may have lost because of the stroke

Question 11

Angina

Answer 11

Chest pain or heart attack