Brain stroke

1. Manju Devi
Roll no. 5

2.  Stroke is a cutting of vital blood and oxygen to the brain
sells that control everything you do from speaking, to
walking, to breathing.
 “According to the centers for disease control and
prevention(CDC), stroke is the fifth leading cause of
death in the united states.”

5. Everyone has some stroke risk. A few stroke risk
factors are beyond your control, such as being
over age 55, being a male , being a African-
American, having diabetes and having a family
history of stroke .

6. Previous stroke, previous episode of transient
ischemic
Attack or “TIA” high cholesterol, high blood
pressure,
heart disease, atrial fibrillation .These medical risk
factors can be controlled .

7. Smoking, being overweight and drinking too
much alcohol. You can control these lifestyle
risk factors by quitting smoking, exercising
regularly, watching what and how much you
eat and limiting alcohol consumption .

8.  Know your blood pressure.
 Find out if you have atrial fibrillation.
 If you smoke, stop.
 If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
 Know your cholesterol number.
 Control your diabetes.
 Include exercise in the activities you enjoy in your
daily routine.
 Enjoy a lower sodium (salt),lower fat diet.
 Ask your doctor if you have circulation problems.If so,
work with your doctor to control them.
 If you have any stroke symptoms, seek immediate
medical attention.

9. Common stroke symptoms include:
 Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm
or leg especially on one side of the body.
 Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or
understanding.
 Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of
balance or coordination.
 Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

10.  According to the National Stroke Association:
 10% of stroke survivors recover almost
completely.
 25% recover with minor impairments.
 40% experience moderate to severe
impairments that require special care.
 10% require care in a nursing home or other
long- term facility.
 15% die shortly after the stroke.