What Is Stroke - intro + facts

Question 1

neurons that die every minute after stroke

Answer 1

1.9 million

Question 2

synapses that die every minute after stroke

Answer 2

14 billion

Question 3

Contra-lateral

Answer 3

one side of the brain controls the opposite side of your body

Question 4

Ischaemic stroke

Answer 4

caused by a blockage (a clot) cutting off the blood supply to the brain. 87% of strokes are ischaemic

Question 5

Haemorrhagic stroke

Answer 5

caused when a blood vessel bursts within or on the surface of the brain. these are generally more severe. 13% strokes ischaemic

Question 6

TIA

Answer 6

a mini stroke, symptoms last less than 4 hours - no radiological evidence of blood clot or bleeding on the brain - a warning sign of a life threatening stroke

Question 7

TIA clinic pathway

Answer 7

• carotid doppler imaging test
• MRI scan
• 300mg aspirin daily
• specialist assessment and investigation within 24 hours of onset of symptoms
• understand measures for secondary prevention

Question 8

how many strokes a year

Answer 8

150,000

Question 9

stroke survivors in the UK at any one time

Answer 9

1.2 million

Question 10

childhood strokes a year in the uk

Answer 10

400,000

Question 11

average age of men to have a stroke

Answer 11

74

Question 12

average age for women to have a stroke

Answer 12

80

Question 13

percentage of stroke sufferers aged between 40-69

Answer 13

38%

Question 14

percentage of stroke sufferers over the age of 69

Answer 14

59%