risk factors, symptoms and a plan to help prevent stroke
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A TALE OF CHANGERisk factors, symptoms and a plan
to help prevent stroke
My Story
Four months ago after returning from my honeymoon, I decided it was past time to work on getting in shape. I had already taken advantage of the gym membership offered through the County, but like many others, I was not consistently “working out.” This enthusiasm lasted a short while. Then came reality.
My Story cont’d
Two things happened: I had my annual physical (which included lab work), and I read an article regarding stroke symptoms and risk factors. What I discovered was enough to influence the way I am choosing to live.
I have 3 STROKE risk factors that both men and women share AND
2 STROKE risk factors unique to women. TIME FOR ACTION. TIME FOR DELIBERATE
CHANGESACG
STROKE
A sudden loss of brain function caused by a
disturbance in the brain’s blood supply.
Stroke is a medical emergency.
Two types of strokes:
FACTS
Stroke kills about 134,000 Americans annually
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US
Stroke is a life changing event that affects the victim as well as family members
SYMPTOMS
MEN AND WOMEN UNIQUE TO WOMEN
Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg
Difficulty speaking or understanding
Confusion Difficulty seeing in one or
both eyes Difficulty walking Dizziness Loss of balance Severe headache with no
known cause
Facial and limb pain Nausea General weakness Chest pain Shortness of breath Palpitations hiccups
RISK FACTORS
MEN AND WOMEN UNIQUE TO WOMEN
Family history of stroke
High blood pressure High cholesterol
levels Smoking Diabetes mellitus Overweight Lack of exercise
Pregnancy Oral contraceptive
use Use of hormone
replacement therapy High triglyceride
levels History of migraines Thick waist
Modifiable risk factors
Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Cigarette smoking Atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat
causing poor blood flow to the body) Obesity Physical inactivity
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Get moderate physical activity for 30 min most days of the week
Avoid tobacco use
What more can you do…
Eat a diet including plenty of vegetables and fruits. Avoid saturated fats and calorie- dense meals
You can still do more… Obtain and then maintain a normal body
weight
You can never have too much more…
Reduce stress at home and WORK
A Challenge
Jackson-Stanfield Health Center is looking for 40 people to join us in a challenge to make deliberate lifestyle changes for 8 next weeks. We will begin June 3rd. Some of you will end July 26th and others will find that the change is good.
Those interested please email your preliminary meal plan and well as exercise plan to:
arlena.guzy@dallascounty.orgWe will even have a gift to help you get
started.
References
Ennen, Kathleeen, PhD, RN, CNE (May 2013). Taking a second look at stroke in women. American Nurse Today. Vol. 8,5
Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/atrial-fibrillation/DS00291
About.comhttp://yoga.about.com/od/yogasequences/tp/deskstretches.htm
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