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Types of Strokes Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
Both Prevent Oxygen to the Brain
-a clot causes a blockage
Embolic –blood clot from somewhere in the body travels to the brain
Thrombotic-blood clot within the artery travels to the brain
TIA –transichemic attack –may last a few minutes to a few hours
Many cardiovascular disorders are the cause of Ischemic Strokes including Atrial Fibrillation.
ruptured, bleeding blood vessel
Intracerebral -within the brain
Blood vessel ruptures can be caused by aneurysms, tumors, medications that increase bleeding risk, damage to vessels from chronic diseases including high blood pressure and diabetes.
Subarachnoid-between the brain and the outer tissue
Mostly caused by an aneurysm.
Characteristic – SUDDEN INTENSE HEADACHE,
Nausea and Vomiting
Recognize
the signs---
Call 911!
Signs
SIGNS
CALL 911
Rapid response and supportive care are needed !
Lack of oxygen results in dead brain cells
Age >than 65 years old, but can happen at any age
Gender- Men have more strokes in middle age, women have more overall because they live longer
Race-African –American and Hispanic
Family history- siblings, parents and grandparents
Where you live -Greater in the SOUTH
Modifiable
Healthy Habits
Healthy
Habits
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Meschia, J.F., Bushnell, C., Boden-Albala, B., Braun, L.T., Bravata, D. M., Chaturvedi, S.,…Wilson, J.A.,(2014). Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke, 45, 3754-3832. doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000046
Stroke Background. (n.d.). Retrieved July 10, 2017, from http://ctrnd.med.ufl.edu/research/stroke/stroke-background/
Quoted from the Together to End Stroke Spring 2014 Fact Sheet
American Heart Association /American Stroke Association