Different Strokes for Different Folks

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Different Strokes for Different Folks

• Tiffany Fishburne
• Kendrea Moore
• Amie Templeton

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Stroke

• Brain Attack
• Blood flow to the brain is blocked.
• Lack of oxygen and cells begin to die.
• Two Specific Types
• Ischemic Stroke
• Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Statistics

• 2004-2,631 fatalities.
• Each year, more than 700,000 new strokes.
• South Carolina-Stroke Belt
• Pee Dee -Stroke Buckle of that belt.

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Statistics Contd

• 75-80 associate with blockages in the carotid
  arteries
• 50 does not have symptoms
• 43 of the Medicare budget is expended annually

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Ischemic Stoke

• Caused by blood clots
• Occurs when a blood clot blocks blood vessels in
  the brain.
• Leads to lack of oxygen going to brain cells
  which is a condition called ischemia.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

• Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
  and blood spills into surrounding tissues.
• Common cause is a bleeding aneurysm.
• Rupture of encrusted artery walls.

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Risk Factors
Uncontrollable
Controllable

• Carotid Artery Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Cigarette Smoking
• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Warning Signs or History of Stroke
• Lack of Exercise

• Advanced Age
• Previous Stroke
• Heredity
• Race
• High Cholesterol
• Excessive Alcohol Consumption
• Obesity

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Symptoms

• Numbness, weakness in the face, arm or leg
• Trouble speaking
• understanding
• Blurred vision in eyes
• Loss of balance or coordination
• Severe headache

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Effects of Stroke

• Neglect Syndrome
• Speech Problems
• Dysphagia
• Problems with thinking, awareness, attention,
  learning, judgment, and memory.
• Are mild to severe
• Hemiplegia.
• Hemiparesis
• ADL difficulties

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Prevention Methods

• Control your blood pressure.
• Stop smoking.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a healing diet.
• Diabetic victims use prevention tips.

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SC Help and Information

• Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care Stroke
  Center
• Brain Attack Team-MUSC
• Palmetto Health Heart Vascular Hospital
• Childrens Hemiplegia and Stroke Association

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• Baby Aspirin
• Fish Oil
• Vitamin E
• Gum Disease

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Sources

• http//www.handsonhealth-sc.org/page.php?id1030
• http//www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stroke.html
• http//www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?i
  dentifier1200037
• http//www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME
• http//www.ropersaintfrancis.com/
• http//www.healingdaily.com
• http//images.google.com