I have decided that as we go through conditions in our neurological practice class, I will share fun factoids with you. Hopefully I can educate you in things you can do for yourself and family members before a medical crisis and after.
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the country behind heart dissease and cancer.
About every 3-4 minutes someone dies from a stroke
Women ages 45-54 are more than twice as likely to have a stroke as men.
Is stroke preventable? To some extent, YES!
Some risk factors that can be controled to prevent stroke: Obesity, smoking, drug abuse, oral contraceptives and Type II Diabetes
There are factors that are not preventable: Heiretitary, heart issues, past strokes, and sleep apnea
Signs of a stroke
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
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