Stroke Symptoms

Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the US, with one person dying every 4 minutes as a result. For African Americans, stoke is the 3rd leading cause of death.(http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/facts.htm) It is estimated that About 795,000 people have a stroke each year; about one every 40 seconds - there are many medical conditions that can cause a stroke and it is estimated that 8 out of 10 strokes can be prevented. However, there are some things that cannot be controlled when you are predisposed to

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

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked. The tissue does not get enough of oxygen and nutrients within minutes, the brain cells begin to die. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. The good news is a stroke can be treatable and is more preventable. More people live longer now than in the past years. Stroke is known as the silent killer. Many people ignore the symptoms and cause more damage to their body. People with stroke have trouble speaking and understanding, paralysis or numbness of the face arm or leg. If you ever encounter anyone with these systems, please call 911 imminently for help.

The tool used for the presentation of the Health Promotion Project pertains to the video titled: Know Stroke: Know the Signs. Act in Time, published on the website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (National Institute of Health, n.d.) to help educate the public about the symptoms of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly. This video reflects the current standards of practice and is easily accessible from the NIH website under the stroke material: videos, television, and radio public service announcements. The content of this video is objective, easy to understand and follow. The authenticity of this video is supported by the fact that it contains the stories told by the

Strokes are commonly associated with old age, symptoms and awareness are often unnoticed in young adults due to ambiguity about strokes.

1. Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke (National Stroke Association, 2014). Some symptoms related with a stroke are headache, blurred vision, trouble speaking, confusion, dizziness and numbness on one side of body. These symptoms are very important to know. Due to how common strokes are it's good to know the warning signs. For every person that dies from stroke, more than 5 times that many will survive, and for them the physical damage it causes can be enormous (National Stroke Association, 2014). Most people who have a stroke are depressed after it's all said and done. They may be paralyzed on one side, have a speech impairment or worse. When you are used to living a certain way and that suddenly changes it can be hard for people to deal with.

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.

For these reasons, having a stroke is an extremely negative experience for the human body. In summary, strokes have many after-effects and symptoms to watch out for. They can affect everything from learning to eating. So, because of how strokes can ruin, and take lives, individuals must be mindful of their health in order to attempt to avoid a stroke. Strokes are extremely hazardous to the

What is a stroke? How does it truly effect somebody’s life? When do you know you are having a stroke? These are all questions we have to worry about sometime in life no matter what. A stroke can cause many issues for people and their body. Stroke happen because blood isn’t able to get to the brain and that is not good at all. Women are more likely to have a stroke then a man is. Strokes are heredity and occur in family generations. Teenagers can have strokes because of stress in school, other kids, and much more. Women and men face strokes when they are stressed, they have high blood pressure, and maybe even diabetes. Strokes are in the top leading causes of deaths in the US. People who face strokes may have many different side effects from

Referred to (Ignatavicius and Workman, 2015b). the warning symptoms of stroke, depend upon the vascular territory involved, are five main symptoms; (1) sudden weakness, paralysis, or numbness of the face, arm and the leg on one or both sides of the body, (2) loss of speech, or difficulty speaking or understanding speech, (3) dimness or loss of vision, particularly in only one eye, (4) unexplained dizziness (especially when associated with other neurological symptoms), unsteadiness, or sudden falls, and (5)

In many cases, strokes can be diagnosed, prevented and treatable. Symptoms of a stroke can occur quickly and may cause: sudden numbness, tingling, or weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of your body. Sudden: vision changes, trouble speaking (slurred speech), confusion or trouble understanding simple statements, problems with walking or balance, severe headache. It's recommended to call a doctor or 911 even if these symptoms last for a short amount of time because a transient ischemic attack, or mini stroke may have occurred. The transient ischemic attack may be a precursor to a stroke occurring soon. Catching these symptoms can dramatically increase chances of prevention additional damage to the body (2).

“Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. and kills more than 133,000 people each year. People do survive stroke--around 795,000 strokes occur each year and there are an estimated 7 million stroke survivors in the U.S.--but they are often left with significant disabilities”(http://www.silverbook.org/stroke)

Stroke is the fourth cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States (American Heart Association, 2016). According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015), on average, one American dies from stroke every 4 minutes. Every 43 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack (CDC, 2015).

Often referred to as "the silent killer," stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., behind only heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year, and nearly 130,000 died from their stroke in 2010.