PDF-PREVENTION OF STROKE

24 Primary prevention refers to those activities de sign ed to prevent the onset of a disease or condition The most effective way to prevent stroke is of course to avoid the risk factors th. Branko. N . Huisa. M.D.. Assistant Professor of Neurology. UNM Stroke Center. THE END!. CHANGABLE. . Blood pressure. Diabetes Mellitus. . Hyperlipidemia. . Atrial. fibrillation. Nicotine. Drug abuse. Ron Pellegrino, MD. November 20, 2015. Objectives. Become comfortable with risk factor modification and chronic management of the post stroke patient.. Review the major modifiable risk factors. HTN guidelines for long term management of ischemic stroke. Sarah L. Livesay, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC. Assistant Professor. Rush University. Typical V. Atypical: Semantics?. Stroke identification according to the AHA/ASA. ASA . 5 . Suddens. Numbness or weakness of leg, arm, face. Mary Christine Deato, MSN RN, AGPCNP-BC, SCRN. Objectives. Identify individuals at risk for stroke. Understand the role and use of stroke assessment tools. Identifying learning needs and appropriate teaching materials. Quality . and Safety indicators in a changing context. David Patterson MD FRCP FRSPH. Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine. Consultant Cardiologist . Department . of Cardiovascular Medicine, Whittington Health. . Ahmed . Alquthami, MD, MHSA. Introduction. Hypertension & . Stroke. Background. Pathophysiology. Significance. Descriptive Epidemiology. Causes. Prevention and control measures. Current research. Lama Al-Khoury, MD. Clinical Assistant Professor. Neurology. UCI Medical Center. Dec 8. th. , 2014. Stroke Epidemiology. Incidence of stroke in . USA. is 795,000/ year in the United States of America. National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. DOL Safety Training Stand Down. Heather Martin, MSPH . 2. Heat Illness: Matter of Life or Death. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the US- more than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning or any other weather event combined. . There are two types of strokes . –. . ischaemic. (clot) and . haemorrhagic. (bleed). . About 85% of all strokes are . ischaemic. and 15% . haemorrhagic. How often does stroke strike?. Occurs 152,00 times a year in the UK . Assist. Lect. . Shaymaa. . Hasan. Abbas. DESIRED TREATMENT OUTCOMES. The short-term goals for the treatment of hemorrhagic stroke include rapid . neurointensive. care treatment to maintain adequate oxygenation, breathing, and circulation. Management of increased intracranial pressure and blood pressure (BP) are important in the acute setting.. Assist.Lect. . . Shaymaa. . Hasan. Abbas. DESIRED TREATMENT OUTCOMES. The short-term goals of treatment for acute ischemic stroke include reducing secondary brain damage by re-establishing and maintaining adequate perfusion to marginally ischemic areas of the brain and to protect these areas from the effects of ischemia (i.e., . R. apid . A. rterial . o. C. clusion. . E. valuation. created by SCD DHEC Bureau of EMS. History. Historical Context. EMS is the first medical contact in over 50% of all stroke victims in U.S.. Unless the patient had altered LOC, strokes were treated as non-emergent events and transported routine to ER. Prevalence of post-stroke fatigue. Post-stroke fatigue has been associated with:. 1. Depression and anxiety. Lower levels of physical activity. Possible inflammation. Post-stroke fatigue improves in approximately .