Taking a Look at Strokes

     Each year alone about 150,000 people in America die from a stroke or are seriously disabled. Stroke is among the top five causes of death. It generally happens very suddenly and it can take up to five to seven days to completely effect the patient. Depending on how many of the brain cells die during the stroke, and

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

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

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.

Strokes are caused by pathophysiological changes. The two major mechanisms of stroke consist of ischemia and haemorrhage. Ischemia is when there is no oxygen or not, merely enough oxygen to fuel the tissue level in the body. Haemorrhage in the brain, causing strokes can be due to non-traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage (Shah, MD, n.d.) (see appendix 1). This essay will further discuss the implications of strokes on a cellular, organ and system level. Explain the clinical presentation of the signs and symptoms of strokes and how the condition will be managed by a paramedic.

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.

Adults and children are both affected by strokes. Strokes are one of the top ten causes of childhood death (Buzzard, 2013, pg. 9). Between 50 and 85 percent of children who have strokes will be affected with long-term health issues (Buzzard, 2013, pg. 9). These health issues may include learning difficulties, seizures and possible recurring strokes (Buzzard, 2013, pg. 9). Up to 20 percent of all strokes occur in people over the age of 55 years old (Buzzard, 2013, pg 7).(DeTallo, 2013)

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

In the United States, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for both men and women and the leading cause of long-term disability. Each year about 800,000 people living in the United States will experience a stroke (CDC, 2015). Approximately 610,000 of these are first or new strokes, and about 185,000 individuals who survive the first stroke eventually have another stroke. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds, and someone dies of a stroke every three to four minutes. Stroke is the cause of approximately one out of every 20 deaths, killing more than 130,000 Americans per year (CDC 2014). It is estimated that in 2010, Americans paid about $73.7 billion for stroke-related medical and disability costs (AHA, 2011). About 87% of

Stroke is a public health burden that affects 15 million people worldwide (World Health Report, 2002), approximately 795,000 people per year in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, America’s Burden on Stroke, 2012) and specifically in Mississippi, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death (Mississippi Vital Statistics, 2014). Approximately 610,000 are first or new strokes and approximately 185,000 strokes, nearly one of four,four; occur in individuals that have had a previous stroke (Mozaffarian, Benjamin, Go, et al, 2015). Currently, there are more than 6.2 million noninstitutionalized adults who have had a stroke in the United States (Faststats, CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, 2012).

A cerebrovascular accident more commonly known as a stroke or brain attack is the term used to describe the sudden death of brain cells in a localized area due to inadequate blood flow. In order to woke the brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients. This supply is carried to the brain

Now, let’s us go deeper in answering how serious stroke really is. Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death of the patients who are at the age 60 and it is the leading cause of long term disability in the United States that is known for having a large population. We know that stroke is a problem globally, but the burden of having a stroke is more severe on the people on Asia; it was equated that its mortality is higher than in North America or Europe. And going to our country Philippines, it is recorded that stroke is the second leading cause of death that has a prevalence of 0.9 percent; ischemic stroke comprises 70 percent and the hemorrhagic stroke comprises 30 percent.

“A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” is an injury to the brain due to blockage or rupture of blood vessels.” (Patient&Family Education Handbook UCLA Stroke Center Page 8) Stroke most often occurs when blood flow to the brain has stopped due to a clot, but it can also be caused by bleeding in the brain. The brain cells in the area begin to die due to lack of oxygen and the nutrients they need to work correctly. Hippocrates the “father of medicine” was the first to identity stroke more than 2,400 years ago. He called it apoplexy which is Greek for “struck down by violence”. In the 1600s a doctor named Jacob Wepfer discovered that people who died from apoplexy had something that was disrupted in the brains blood supply. There were massive bleeding in the brain or arteries were blocked in some of the cases Jacob Wepfer seen. Apoplexy became know terms as stroke and cerebral vascular

Stroke remains the third leading cause of death in the United States. It continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. An estimated 770,000 people have a new or reoccurrence stroke each year. Major advances have been made over the lasted few decades in stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Despite the substantial progress in stroke, significant scientific obstacles remain. These obstacles remain today, and represent the primary challenge we face as we work to improve the components of stroke care (American Stroke Association, 2016).

When assessing the relative literature as well as the plight of stroke patients, one finds that there are many causes or reasons why people fall victim to strokes. Accidents, diet, and old age-related factors are most often identified. Similarly, there exists some consensus as to appropriate treatment or therapy, which of course is dependent upon the individual and actual condition. The risk of stroke in all Americans increases after the age of 45. More often that not, clinicians are predisposed to prevention over treatment. Arteriosclerosis has been identified as a frequent cause of strokes, and certain factors have similarly been identified as exacerbating individual's medication conditions. Diet as well a related factors including