Recognizing the Signs Prevention Treatment Stroke Facts
100
What are common stroke symptoms
Sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, dizziness, headache, loss of speech are _____.
100
Target blood pressure
What is 120/80?
100
What is time (every minute counts)
The most important factor for recovery when someone is first experiencing signs and symptoms of a stroke.
100
What is brain attack
Another name for Stroke
200
What is F-A-S-T
The symptoms of a stroke can be summarized by this acronym.
200
What are high-sodium (high salt) foods
This is known to lead to increased blood pressure.
200
What is a clot
During an ischemic stroke, the drug (tPA) can be administered intravenously to remove a ________.
200
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 ______
300
What is a TIA
Displays the same symptoms of a stroke but resolves in a matter of hours.
300
What are controllable risk factors
Obesity, atrial fibrillation, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes are all ______
300
What are speech and memory
Speech language therapy addresses some of these abilities which are often damaged with a stroke.
300
Fourth
Stroke is the _____ leading cause of death in the United States
400
What is any stroke or TIA
What condition requires emergency treatment?
400
What is diabetes
What condition may lead to poor circulation raising risk for stroke?
400
What is Stroke Rehabilitation
Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech language therapy, Recreational Therapy are different types of _____________.
400
What is 80%
The percent of strokes which are preventable.
500
What are high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation
These 2 conditions increase risk for stroke by four to six times.
500
What is physical activity
This should be enjoyable and a recommended part of a daily routine.
500
What is a lifetime
The length of time expected for stroke rehabilitation therapy
500
Who are African Americans
This population has nearly double the incidence and risk of death from stroke compared to Caucasians.






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