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What are common stroke symptoms
Sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, dizziness, headache, loss of speech are _____.
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Target blood pressure
What is 120/80?
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What is time (every minute counts)
The most important factor for recovery when someone is first experiencing signs and symptoms of a stroke.
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What is brain attack
Another name for Stroke
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What is F-A-S-T
The symptoms of a stroke can be summarized by this acronym.
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What are high-sodium (high salt) foods
This is known to lead to increased blood pressure.
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What is a clot
During an ischemic stroke, the drug (tPA) can be administered intravenously to remove a ________.
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What is the brain
A Stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, or blood hemorrhages, interrupting the flow of blood to this area ______
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What is a TIA
Displays the same symptoms of a stroke but resolves in a matter of hours.
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What are controllable risk factors
Obesity, atrial fibrillation, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes are all ______
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What are speech and memory
Speech language therapy addresses some of these abilities which are often damaged with a stroke.
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Fourth
Stroke is the _____ leading cause of death in the United States
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What is any stroke or TIA
What condition requires emergency treatment?
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What is diabetes
What condition may lead to poor circulation raising risk for stroke?
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What is Stroke Rehabilitation
Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech language therapy, Recreational Therapy are different types of _____________.
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What is 80%
The percent of strokes which are preventable.
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What are high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation
These 2 conditions increase risk for stroke by four to six times.
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What is physical activity
This should be enjoyable and a recommended part of a daily routine.
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What is a lifetime
The length of time expected for stroke rehabilitation therapy
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Who are African Americans
This population has nearly double the incidence and risk of death from stroke compared to Caucasians.
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