Neurology - Stroke

Stroke

Stroke, also called brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Disruption in blood flow is caused when either a blood clot or piece of plaque blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain (ischemic stroke), or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into surrounding tissues (hemorrhagic stroke).  
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Knows the Signs of Stroke: Act F.A.S.T.

Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Know these warning signs of stroke and teach them to others. Every second counts even if the symptoms subside.

• FACE - Does one side droop?
• ARMS - Does one arm drift downward?
• SPEECH - Are words slurred or mispronounced?
• TIME - Time lost is brain lost. Call 911 immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.  
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Risk Factors for Stroke

Evaluating the risk for stroke is based on heredity, natural processes, and lifestyle. Many risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others that relate to hereditary or natural processes cannot be changed.  Here are some examples of each:

• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Age, race, gender
• Where a person lives
• Socioeconomic factors  
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Additional Resources:

• Why the University of Utah Stroke Center
• Telestroke Program (telemedicine)
• Stroke Rehab Program
• American Heart/Stroke Association
• Events
• Convergence 2011: Quality & Outcomes (see stroke, p. 16)

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Clinical Trials

• Dysport UpperLimb-DoubleBlind (145)
• Sildenafil and Stroke

Related Documents

Diseases and Conditions

• Effects of Stroke (Brain Attack)
• Evaluation Procedures for Stroke
• Overview of Stroke
• Rehabilitation for Stroke
• Risk Factors for Stroke
• Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
• Statistics of Stroke
• Stroke
• Stroke (Brain Attack)
• Treatment for Stroke
• Types of Stroke

Interactive Tools

• Stroke Quiz
• Stroke: Test Your Knowledge

Animations

• Stroke Treatment Animation
• Stroke: Causes Animation