by: stephen d, troy c, and sam h stroke. what is a stroke? stroke: when blood flow in the brain...
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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 pollutionHigh blood pressureSecond-hand smoke
Symptoms of a StrokeA headacheNumbness on one side of the bodyConfusionTroubled walkingDizzinessTrouble 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 DietA healthy diet will help manage your stroke as
well
Role of MedicineBlood ThinnersClot-Busters
Short-Term ManagementRehab
Problems with:MovingThinking
Long-Term ManagementHouse ModificationsSupport Group
Impact on Individual
• Cerebrum• Cerebellum• Brainstem• Right side of brain• Left side of brain
Impact on FamilyLess family timeExtra 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 FACTSA 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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