stroke
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Stroke. Cameron Vassar, Taylor Newcomb, Amber Waddell. Description. A stroke occurs when blood flow is interrupted to a part of the brain. About a third of all strokes preceded by transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or mini strokes, that temporarily interrupt blood flow to the brain. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
StrokeCameron Vassar, Taylor
Newcomb, Amber Waddell.
Description A stroke occurs when blood flow is
interrupted to a part of the brain. About a third of all strokes
preceded by transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or mini strokes, that temporarily interrupt blood flow to the brain.
TIAs abate much more quickly then full fledged strokes.
Symptoms
Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arms, or legs especially on one side of the body.
Vision changes Trouble speaking Confusing or trouble understanding
simple statements.
TREATMENTClot busting drugs. Blood thinners.AspirinAngiographyNutrients and fluidCertain food.
Prevention
Keep your blood pressure low. Quit smoking if you do.
Cite Sourceshttp://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/stroke/overview.html