By: Stephen D, Troy C, and Sam H STROKE
What is a Stroke? Stroke: when blood flow in the brain stops
Where does it come from? The Ancient Greeks
Factors of a Stroke Indoor air pollution High blood pressure Second-hand smoke
Symptoms of a Stroke A headache Numbness on one side of the body Confusion Troubled walking Dizziness Trouble seeing out of one or both eyes
How long before concern? 3 hours!
Treatment Surgery, Clot-busting Drugs, Blood Thinners (Aspirin)
Role of Exercise Regular Exercise will help manage your stroke
Role of Diet A healthy diet will help manage your stroke as well
Role of Medicine Blood Thinners Clot-Busters
Short-Term Management Rehab Problems with: Moving Thinking
Long-Term Management House Modifications Support Group
Impact on Individual Cerebrum Cerebellum Brainstem Right side of brain Left side of brain
Impact on Family Less family time Extra care may be needed
Stroke Statistics Each year 700,000 people suffer a stroke. Five hundred thousand of these strokes are first occurrences, while the rest are repeat strokes.
3 INTERESTING FACTS A stroke is also called a brain attack. Stroke is the third biggest cause of death in Australia. Every 45 seconds someone has a stroke in the United States.
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