Stroke

The Understandings of StrokeProduced by: David C. Martinezhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgwB2EljBU

Darah Nelson experienced a stroke at a very young age. She was younger than the average stroke patient. On October 18, 2012 she was found in her office by a family friend with the door closed and not responding. The person who found Darah was a past experience stroke patient. She recognized signs of a stroke on Darah. Take a closer look!1

What To Know!!Stroke = 4th leading cause of death in the United States *Approximately 800,000 people have a stroke each year. *Heart Disease cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases are more deadly.

There are 3 main kinds:*Transient Ischemic attacks (TIAs)Ischemic StrokeHemorrhagic Stroke

*1 person dying every 4 minutes as a result.*1 every 4 seconds.*3 main kinds of stroke: 1. TIAs = mini strokes, short term 2. Ischemic = clots in vessels 3. Hemorrhagic = bleeding from ruptured vessels. 2

What is a stroke?

Not enough oxygen supplied to the brain. blood supply blocked or the blood vessel within brain ruptures.Neurological aspects of itclick here https://youtu.be/pcmrgwNCPwM

The 3 Main Kinds of Stroke! Transient Ischemic Attack (TIAs) mini strokes short term strokes. Blood supply to brain interrupted for short time. Hemorrhage stroke bleeding weakened vessel that ruptures and bleeds into surrounding brain. Ischemic stroke clots obstructions within vessels that supply brain.

American stroke association characterizes this as warning stroke. TIA symptoms occur rapidly and last a short time.ASA two types of weakened vessels cause hemorrhagic: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformation. Reason for obstruction is due to buildup of fatty deposits alongside walls.4

What should I do??https://youtu.be/wH7k5CFp4hI

Very important steps to follow if experiencing or noticing a stroke!!! This is the main protocol to follow as quick as possible!Signs are vomitting, memory loss, unconsciousness, High BP, slow pulse and redness of face.F.A.S.T. stepsF = Face DroopingA = Arm WeaknessS = Speech DifficultyT = Call 911

This can all be found on American Stroke Association (ASA).If not sure of stroke signs or symptoms please call 911 automatically to help save lives. 5

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Now you have more knowledge of the signs, symptoms and aspects of a stroke.

So always remember to ACT F.A.S.T.!!!!

Lets AVENGE!

Referenceshttp://stroke.nih.gov/materials/knowstrokevideo.htmWhat is stroke? What causes strokes? (2015, February 9). Retrieved May 2, 2015, from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.phphttp://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM_308528_SubHomePage.jsp