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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