PPT-Hypertension and Stroke

Presented by Carrie Miller MPH Ahmed Alquthami MD MHSA Introduction Hypertension amp Stroke Background Pathophysiology Significance Descriptive Epidemiology Causes Prevention and control measures. STS. 4/13/2015. Cerebrovascular Accident & Stroke. CVA: an interruption of blood flow to the brain. Stroke: loss of brain function due to a CVA. No. 1 risk factor: . hypertension. Other potential causes:. MCC NURSING. DIANA BLUM MSN. C reactive protein is a marker for cardiac inflammation. Increases mean: risk of damage. Homocysteine: protein that promotes coagulation by increasing factor 5 and factor 11 while depressing activation of protein C and increasing thrombus formation risk. . How to Fix your “HIPS” Problem. Meg Meador, MPH, . C-PHI . Director, Clinical Integration & Education, NACHC. . April . 1. , 2016. Overview. The problem of undiagnosed hypertension – “HIPS” – and why you should care!. Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Asmi Shah. What is . H. ypertension?. Otherwise known as High Blood Pressure. Blood pressure is the measurement of force applied to artery walls. Rises and falls throughout the day. Shannon Harris, DNP, FNP. Objectives. Causes of hypertension. Classifications of hypertension. Risk factors. Diagnosis . Complications. Management . Final thoughts. Hypertension. The #1 modifiable risk factor for stroke. Team . Lead, Advancing Health Equity . Team. Program Development and Services Branch. Division . for Heart Disease and Stroke . Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. June 27, 2017. Hypertension Control through 6|18 Interventions. Epidemiology of Chronic Disease. 3/20/2017. Objectives. Remington et al. Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control 2010. BACKGROUND. Incidence and Economic Burden. 1 in 3 . US Adults or about 75 million people have high blood pressure. . Ahmed . Alquthami, MD, MHSA. Introduction. Hypertension & . Stroke. Background. Pathophysiology. Significance. Descriptive Epidemiology. Causes. Prevention and control measures. Current research. Asmi Shah. What is . H. ypertension?. Otherwise known as High Blood Pressure. Blood pressure is the measurement of force applied to artery walls. Rises and falls throughout the day. “Silent Killer”. Anticoagulants.  . Warfarin. Dabigatran. Rivaroxaban. Apixaban. Edoxaban. Target. Vitamin K . epaxide. Thrombin. Xa. Xa. Xa. Administration. Once daily. Twice daily . Once daily. Twice daily. Once daily. and . Stroke. EPID 624- Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases. Sarah . Kleinknecht. Presentation Overview. Background. Prevalence and incidence. Defining . Hypertension. and . Stroke. Attributes. Causes. 11/4/11. Pathophysiology. Regulation of cerebral blood flow. Atherosclerosis. Risk Factors. Non-modifiable. Age. Gender. Ethnicity/Race. Family history. Modifiable. HTN. Heart . disease. Smoking. Alcohol. Abstract: within a month of event and at least 1/2nd of those who survive are left with physical disability. Identification and management of risk factors remains pivotal in reducing morbidity and mor Neuro. exam is notable for myopia, moderate bilateral hearing deficit, and 0/5 L arm and L leg weakness. L arm and leg also with increased reflexes; . upgoing. Babinski at left foot.. In addition to physical therapy, ASA, and statin, which medication might you consider starting?.