All topics in this booklet are intrinsically linked by cause-effect relationships: independent and dependent. It includes all possibilities that attribute simultaneously to make obvious rather tricky in practice. (Tones et al., 2013). It is virtually impossible currently to estimate all aspects of stroke, However, regarding the health services, with holistic vision of the patients and the family or society as a whole, two aspects must be emphasised: risk factors and after stroke care.
Both topics are very important parts of the consistent relationship between incidence, prevalence and mortality, which are established with the use of data from NICE Evidence healthcare databases and a range of other established health resources. Both topics are analysed and evaluated by using literature and research evidence.
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Acheson 1998; Marmot 2010; Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health (1998), Smith (2013). The goal is to review the evidence-based recommendations for the stroke risk factors. A modification in a person’ current and future health status can be credited to antecedent health care. The overall long-term impact of health interventions are both on populations as a whole and on individuals in particular (Wolfe et al., 1996). Cerebrovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing known, modifiable risk factors. It is important to identify risk factors for stroke and sources in order to take steps towards preventing stroke and provides concrete actions to reduce the burden of stroke within a population (Mohr et al.,
Stroke is seen as a major health concern and this is due to the fact that every year, as many as 110,000 individuals suffers from strokes making it a key issue. (NHS 2014)
The health issue that this artifact discusses is the significance of knowing and recognizing the warning signs of a stroke. The American Heart Association has made it their mission to provide unlimited health information and research in the hopes of eliminating cardiovascular diseases as well as helping society in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Stroke is the number 5 cause of death and a leading cause of
Led by our chairs Samantha Sangabi and Julia Roh, our Power to End Stroke initiative has worked to break the barrier that lies between the community and the signs of stroke. With the help of the B.E.F.A.S.T method we have been able to reach out to the community and provide patients with the tools to detect and take preventative measures against stroke.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015) every year there are 800,000 individuals who have strokes. There are 610,000 first time cases and 185,000 recurring stroke individuals. It is important for caregivers to note that the increased risk of another stroke is higher after the first (CDC, 2015). It is also critical for the caregiver to ask questions of the physician, such as what aspects physiologically and emotionally have been affected and treatments
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of deaths in America. They are also one of the leading causes of disabilities in adults. There are many factors, such as atrial fibrillation and lifestyle factors, which could lead to a potential stroke. There is the atrial fibrillation (shortened to “AFib”) and stroke connection. AFib is the constant and irregular beating of the two atria valves of the heart. The irregular heartbeats can cause blood to form clots in the heart and travel towards the brain. There are other types of risk factors that can lead to strokes, which are medical risk factors, lifestyle risk factors, and uncontrollable risk factors. Some examples of medical risk factors include high blood pressure, circulation problems, high cholesterol,
Strokes are caused by a block in the blood supply to the brain which causes a decrease in oxygen and delivery of other important supplies which facilitate proper functioning. Fifteen million cases are reported worldwide annually, although not all of these cases are mortalities, the large prevalence of strokes ranks it as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. (Figueroa) Because of the time sensitivity associated with the lack of resources to the brain, strokes are considered a medical emergency and early recognition of symptoms can help decrease the amount of damage caused . Although strokes do not always cause death, strokes most often leave the individual with some physical and cognitive impairment.
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Each year more than 795,000 Americans suffer from a stroke, which means that every forty seconds someone has stroke (Liebman, 2012). Although a stroke can occur at any age, strokes are frequently seen in the older adult demographics. An increase with age doubles the risk for a stroke each decade after 55 (Grysiewicz, 2008). The percentage of stroke survivors to almost fully recover from a stroke is only 10 percent; in contrast, 40 percent of stroke survivors will face moderate to severe impairment which will entail distinctive care (Perlmutter and Colman, 2005). When all strokes are analyzed according to demography of class system, approximately 60% of strokes occur in low or middle income countries (Silverman and Rymer, 2009).
The objective of the present study was to assess the extent of stroke knowledge, specifically regarding the risk factors and warning signs of stroke. Thus, it is important to be well understood about stroke, the risk factors and the warning signs. Furthermore, this review will discuss in details about the two risk factors, stress and obesity that are significant among the studied population. This is followed by the review on the state of stroke knowledge and its importance from the previous studies among varied populations.
A stroke can be brought on by many different factors like age, gender and family history – all of which one cannot control. Others are lifestyle factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity or being over weight, poor diet, lack of exercise and drinking too much alcohol (stroke foundation Australia). Currently there is no universally accepted treatment (Ward, 2005).
Age is important as the target for reduction in mortality from CHD, stroke and related disorders of 40% of the year 2010, established in Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation (DoH 1999), referred to the under 75 age group. The key areas identified for intervention in the national service framework are: reducing smoking, promoting healthy eating, promoting physical activity and reducing obesity, although several other factors are known to contribute to the development of CHD. Smoking has long been known to be a factor in the development of CHD. According to Smeltzer and Bare (2000), smoking decreases blood flow to the extremities and increases heart rate and pressure via stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, causing vasoconstriction. In addition, it raises the chances of clot formation by increasing the aggregation of platelets. Campbell (2006) suggests that the toxic components of cigarette smoke damage the endothelial lining of the blood vessels, which may initiate the development of atherosclerosis. Because carbon dioxide from the cigarette burns readily with haemoglobin, it deprives oxygen of
Indicators such as this are a necessity to focus on upon developing policies. The AHA and ASA state that, “Individuals with coronary heart disease, angina, or who have had a heart attack due to atherosclerosis, have more than twice the risk of stroke than those who haven’t. If you have atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries you are very likely to have atherosclerosis in other parts of your body” ("How Cardiovascular & Stroke Risks Relate"). Prevention is a form that Turnock states, “may have contributed to declines in heart disease and stroke” (Turnock,2012).Warning labels attached to packaging of tobacco products may increase a higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). This direct relation was approached in the 1964, which was included Surgeon General’s report first
Economic issue related to the topic is the financial burden due to high expenses of medical and physician services. Curing stroke is expensive because the cost of medication and hospital services are high. Also, patients who have stroke usually have physical impairment which requires correlative equipment to help them with their everyday life. Some patients with worse condition may need a nurse. The equipment and the cost of hiring a nurse are costly. Although advances in cellular biology help minimizing the impact of stroke, the process of researching and studying about it is costly. Political issue is the difference of opinions of politicians. Some politicians agree spending money on researching new medication and treatment because stroke
Research by Henrich, Krakower, Bitton, and Yokoe (2009) shows that, “the incidence, severity, prevalence, case-fatality rates, and total attribution mortality
stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in this country, and is respon-
• Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke is