SIH Stroke Network Community Education Goal Decrease disability and death from strokes by Preventing strokes from ever occurring Primary Prevention Rapid treatment when strokes do occur ID: 761272
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SIH Stroke Network Community Education Goal Decrease disability and death from strokes by Preventing strokes from ever occurring - (Primary Prevention) Rapid treatment when strokes do occur - (Symptom Recognition and Response) Post stroke follow-up and care - (Secondary Prevention)
Discussion Today Information about strokeHow can you prevent a stroke?When a stroke occurs: what do you do?What happens after a stroke?Where can you learn more?
Stroke Awareness Knowledge Evaluation
Stroke is the number ____ cause of death in the United States. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 E. 7
What is another name for a stroke? A. Heart attack B. Brain attack C. Myocardial infarction D. Respiratory arrest E. None of the above
An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain. A. True B. False
What percentage of strokes can be prevented with healthy behaviors? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 80% E. 95%
Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for stroke in younger adults? A. Being overweight B. Little or no exercise C. High blood pressure D. Smoking E. Texting while driving
Which of these is a symptom of stroke? A. Sudden confusion B. Sudden weakness in an arm or leg C. Sudden severe headache with no cause D. Sudden trouble seeing E. All of the above
If a person has an ischemic stroke, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems? A. As soon as possible B. Within 30 minutes C. Within 1 hour D. Within 3 hours E. Within 8 hours
Which type of medicine is given to help prevent a stroke? A. Medicine to prevent clots from forming B. Blood-thinner medicine C. Clot-busting medicine D. A and B E. All of the above
Which of these may be a long-term problem after a stroke? A. Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body B. Problems with thinking or memory C. Problems with language D. Pain in the hands and feet E. All of the above
The best thing to do if you notice someone having a stroke is A. Immediately begin performing CPR B. Wait to see if the symptoms go away C. Call 911 immediately D. Drive to the nearest emergency room E. Phone a friend and get their opinion
You should give an aspirin to a person who is possibly having a stroke. A. True B. False
Collect Evaluations __________________________________
Stroke is the number 5 cause of death in the U.S. 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 4. Accidents (unintentional injuries) 5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) 6. Alzheimer's disease 7. Diabetes 8. Influenza and Pneumonia 9. Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis10. Intentional self-harm (suicide)
About 795,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke.
37% of all Americans cannot accurately identify even one warning sign for stroke.
What is a stroke? A stroke is a brain injury caused when a blood vessel to the brain becomes blocked or bursts, cutting off blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Another name for a stroke?
Types of Stroke Ischemic (Blockage) 87% Caused by a blockage in the blood vessels to the brainHemorrhagic (Bleeding) 13% Caused by burst or leaking blood vessels in the brain
Causes for an Ischemic StrokeFatty deposits line the blood vessel wall Thrombus – A blood clot forms at the fatty deposit Embolus – A traveling particle gets stuck in a small vessel Medications to prevent a stroke?
Causes for a Hemorrhagic Stroke A weakened blood vessel rupturesThe number 1 cause of bleeding is Hypertension Aneurysms: Ballooning of a weakened spot of a blood vessel Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs): Cluster of abnormal blood vessels
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) TIAs are “warning strokes” that can happen before a major strokeThey occur when blood flow through a brain artery is briefly blocked or reduced TIA symptoms are temporary but similar to those of a full-fledged stroke A person who has a TIA is 9.5 times more likely to have a stroke A TIA is a medical emergency
Stroke is Preventable, Beatable and Treatable! 80% of all strokes can be prevented with healthy behaviorsLong-term effects of a stroke may be minimized with immediate treatment More people are surviving and beating stroke
80% of all Strokes Are PreventableHow can you prevent a stroke from ever happening?
Re d ucing Your Stroke Risk Control high blood pressureLower cholesterolLose excess weightGet physically activeAvoid excessive alcohol Don’t smoke Prevent / Manage Diabetes Stroke risk and younger adults?
Re d ucing Your Stroke Risk (continued) Manage Atrial fibrillation (A-fib)Medication complianceFollow-up appointmentsSupport groupsKnow your family historyOther risk factors
When a Stroke Occurs:What Do You Do?
AHA/ASA Treat Stroke F.A.S.T (PSA) Treat Stroke F.A.S.T. (1:47)
F.A.S.T. isFace Drooping - Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Arm Weakness - Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech Difficulty - Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly? Time to call 911 - If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately.
Others Stroke Symptoms Sudden numbness or weakness of the legSudden confusion or trouble understandingSudden trouble seeing in one or both eyesSudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause
If You Think Someone Is Having a Stroke Immediately call 911 or the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) numberCheck the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared
- Treatment starts the moment EMS arrives - Safe/efficient transport to appropriate hospital- Stroke team pre-notification to streamline care What are some reasons why people do not call 911? How can we overcome these barriers?
What to do while waiting the few minutes for EMS to arrive? Have person with stroke symptoms sit down and stay comfortable and safe Write down the time the person with stroke symptoms was “last known well” Write down name and phone number of a witness who can answer questions for the Physician Gather medications or provide EMS with medication list Should you give an aspirin?
Why Spotting a Stroke Is Important A clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) may improve the chances of getting better , but only if you get them help right away Other treatments The sooner a stroke victim gets to the hospital, the sooner they'll get life saving treatment
F.A.S.T. Mobile Application A potentially life saving tool to help spot the symptoms of a stroke F.A.S.T. and call 911Free for the iPhone and Android Found at strokeassociation.org, iTunes Store and Google Play Store
What Happens After A Stroke? Rehabilitation – Inpatient or Outpatient - Physical (PT )/Occupational ( OT )/Speech Therapy (ST) Secondary Stroke Prevention - Follow-up appointments - Medication Compliance - Managing Risk Factors / F.A.S.T. - Stroke Survivor Support Group
Stroke Awareness Knowledge Re-Evaluation
Collect Evaluations __________________________________
Stroke is the number ____ cause of death in the United States. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 E. 7
Stroke is the number 5 cause of death in the United States. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 E. 7
What is another name for a stroke? A. Heart attack B. Brain attack C. Myocardial infarction D. Respiratory arrest E. None of the above
What is another name for a stroke ? A. Heart attack B. Brain attack C. Myocardial infarction D. Respiratory arrest E. None of the above
An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain. A. True B. False
An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain. A. True B. False
What percentage of strokes can be prevented with healthy behaviors? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 80% E. 95%
What percentage of strokes can be prevented with healthy behaviors? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 80% E. 95%
Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for stroke in younger adults? A. Being overweight B. Little or no exercise C. High blood pressure D. Smoking E. Texting while driving
Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for stroke in younger adults? A. Being overweight B. Little or no exercise C. High blood pressure D. Smoking E. Texting while driving
Which of these is a symptom of stroke? A. Sudden confusion B. Sudden weakness in an arm or leg C. Sudden severe headache with no cause D. Sudden trouble seeing E. All of the above
Which of these is a symptom of stroke ? A. Sudden confusion B. Sudden weakness in an arm or leg C. Sudden severe headache with no cause D. Sudden trouble seeing E. All of the above
If a person has an ischemic stroke, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems? A. As soon as possible B. Within 30 minutes C. Within 1 hour D. Within 3 hours E. Within 8 hours
If a person has an ischemic stroke, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems? A. As soon as possible B. Within 30 minutes C. Within 1 hour D. Within 3 hours E. Within 8 hours
Which type of medicine is given to help prevent a stroke? A. Medicine to prevent clots from forming B. Blood-thinner medicine C. Clot-busting medicine D. A and B E. All of the above
Which type of medicine is given to help prevent a stroke? A. Medicine to prevent clots from forming B. Blood-thinner medicine C. Clot-busting medicine D. A and B E. All of the above
Which of these may be a long-term problem after a stroke? A. Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body B. Problems with thinking or memory C. Problems with language D. Pain in the hands and feet E. All of the above
Which of these may be a long-term problem after a stroke?A. Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body B. Problems with thinking or memory C. Problems with language D. Pain in the hands and feet E. All of the above
The best thing to do if you notice someone having a stroke is A. Immediately begin performing CPR B. Wait to see if the symptoms go away C. Call 911 immediately D. Drive to the nearest emergency room E. Phone a friend and get their opinion
The best thing to do if you notice someone having a stroke is A. Immediately begin performing CPR B. Wait to see if the symptoms go away C. Call 911 immediately D. Drive to the nearest emergency room E. Phone a friend and get their opinion
You should give an aspirin to a person who is possibly having a stroke. A. True B. False
You should give an aspirin to a person who is possibly having a stroke. A. True B. False Do NOT give aspirin for a stroke.
Where Can I Learn More? Online Resources Southern Illinois Healthcare Stroke Network http://www.sih.net/stroke American Stroke Association http://www.strokeassociation.org National Stroke Association http://www.stroke.org
Credit for a portion of the previous content: American Stroke Association The American Heart Association (AHA) created the American Stroke Association (ASA) Division in 1998 after many years of increasing emphasis on stroke.The ASA is dedicated to prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke — America’s No. 5 killer and a leading cause of serious disability.
In Summary, you . . . Learned about stroke Learned how to prevent a strokeLearned what to do when a stroke occursLearned what’s next after a strokeLearned where to get more information
The SIH Stroke Network . . . Provides emergent LOCAL care of acute stroke without time delays Keeps patients at their local hospitals, while only transferring those who require a higher level of careKeeps patients in the region, as close to home and family as possible
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