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Notes From the

Bette C. Jones, RN

STROKE: A stroke, or brain attack, is caused by the sudden loss of blood flow to the brain or bleeding inside the head. There are two main types of a stroke. Ischemic - blockage of brain blood vessels and Hemmorrhagic - bleeding into or around the brain.

The most common SYMPTOMS include:

1. Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

5. Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Less common symptoms include:
Sudden nausea, fever and vomiting distinguished from a viral illness by the speed of onset. (minutes or hours vs. several days)

DO NOT WAIT - CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY! (Even if symptoms go away quickly)

PREVENTION

1. Have regular medical check-ups
2. Controlling high blood pressure
3. Not smoking - stop if you do
4. Treating heart disease, especially an irregular heart beat called Atrial Fibrillation
5. Improving diet: Avoid excess fat, salt, and alcohol
6. Exercising
7. Controlling diabetes
8. Seek immediate medical attention for warning signs of stroke

There are many new and exciting treatments for stroke victims. Rehabilitation may include: physical, occupational, and speech therapists; nurses; and doctors. You have seen articles printed in many publications. You can never see them enough. Read and remember.


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