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Stroke Awareness

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Stroke Awareness

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Program Goals

We will:

Define stroke and examine what happens when a

stroke occurs.

Examine ways to prevent the occurrence of a stroke.

Learn the symptoms and risk factors of a stroke.

Examine strategies for preventing a stroke.

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Stroke Facts

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in

the nation and in Kentucky.

In 2001, 6.4 percent of all deaths were stroke-

related (African-American males had the

highest rate of stroke, followed by African-

American females, White females and white

males).

Stroke kills almost 130,000 Americans each

year—that’s 1 out of every 20 deaths.

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Stroke 101

What happens to the body during a

stroke?

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Types of stroke

There are two types of stroke:

Blood clot

Bleeding

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Blood clot or ischemia stroke

Occurs when blood vessels to the

brain become narrowed or

clogged with fatty deposits called

plaque.

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Bleeding or Hemorrhagic Stroke

Bleeding or hemorrhagic stroke

occurs when an artery in the brain

ruptures causing blood to leak into

the brain.

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Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA

Also known as mini strokes

It is a warning sign an ischemic

stroke is about to occur. An

actual clot may have formed but

resolves itself prior to a full stroke

occurring

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What happens when a stroke occurs?

The brain is an extremely complex

organ that controls various body

functions. If a stroke occurs and

blood flow cannot reach the region

that part of the body will not work

as it should.

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Right Brain

If the stroke occurs in the brain's right side,

the left side of the body is affected.

Paralysis on the left side of the body

Vision problems

Quick, inquisitive behavioral style

Memory loss

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Left Brain

If the stroke occurs in the left side of the brain, the right side of the body will be affected. Paralysis on the right side of the body

Speech/language problems

Slow, cautious behavioral style

Memory loss

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Risk Factors of a Stroke

Uncontrollable factors include: Increasing age

Gender or sex

Heredity or family history of stroke

Previous stroke or

heart attack

Controllable factors include: High blood pressure

Smoking

Diabetes

Artery disease

Irregular heartbeats

Some blood disorders

High blood cholesterol

Physical inactivity and obesity (American Heart and Stroke Association)

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Stroke Symptoms

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding.

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of

balance, or coordination.

Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

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FAST

Facial weakness - Ask the person to smile.

Arm weakness - Ask the person to raise

both arms.

Speech difficulty - Ask the person to

repeat a simple phrase.

Time to act fast - Time to call 911.

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Preventing a Stroke

Eat a balanced diet.

Get regular physical activity.

Have regular medical check-ups.

Take high blood pressure medication as

ordered by your doctor.

Stop smoking.

If you have diabetes, keep it under control

as ordered by your family doctor.

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“Stroke Awareness”Thank You!

Nicole Peritore, M.S.

Extension Specialist for Family Health

Danita Lynn Brookins, Ed.D.

Western Region Program Leader

University of Tennessee Extension

June 2016

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