3 important things to know about stroke that can save you ...
[Pages:2]3 important things to know about stroke that can save you or your loved ones life.
#1 Know What A Stroke Is.
A stroke is also called a brain attack.
A stroke happens when blood flow is cut off to an area of the brain.
When blood supply is cut off, it causes brain cells to lose oxygen and die.
What part of the body is affected by a stroke depends on the area of the brain that is damaged. There are two types of stroke:
Ischemic Stroke is a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain. This causes damage to the brain (80% of strokes):
Hemorrhagic Stroke is when a blood
vessel bursts in the brain. This causes bleeding and
damage in the brain (20% of strokes):
#2 Know The Signs of Stroke.
BE FAST and call 9-1-1 to get help to you or your loved one quickly:
B
E
F
A
S
T
Balance/
Eye/Vision
Face
Arm/Leg
Speaking
Terrible
Coordination
Problems
Droops
Weakens
Problems
Headache
Problems
Is there sudden Ask the person to Ask the person to Ask the person to Is there a
Is there sudden trouble seeing in smile. Does the hold up both repeat a simple sudden, severe
dizziness, loss of one or both
face look arms. Is one arm phrase. Is their headache with
balance or
eyes?
uneven?
weak or
speech slurred or no known cause?
coordination?
unable to move? sound strange?
With a stroke, time lost is brain lost. Call 9-1-1 immediately for any BE FAST signs.
Approved by the UNC Patient Education Committee, March 2019
#3 Know What Can Cause a Stroke & What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Did you know that most strokes can be prevented? Check the common risk factors below that apply to
you. Work with your health care team on ways to reduce your stroke risk:
High Blood Pressure
Is the most common cause of stroke. Treatment may include medicine(s), healthy diet and physical exercise.
Tobacco
Diabetes
Cholesterol
Carotid Stenosis Substance and/or Alcohol Use Atrial
Fibrillation (Afib)
Stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke. Talk with your doctor about ways to quit smoking. Contact for help. If you have diabetes, manage your blood sugar. This may include medicine(s), healthy diet and regular exercise. Have your cholesterol checked. If it is high, talk with your doctor about the need for medicine, healthy diet and regular exercise. A narrowing of the vessel(s) in your neck. Treatment may include medicine(s), regular follow up and, in some cases, surgery. Illegal drug use, more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day for men or more than 1 alcoholic drinks per day for women can put you at risk for stroke. Community resources, programs, lifestyle changes and counseling may be needed to help you manage it. Afib is an abnormal heart rhythm that can put you at a higher risk for stroke. If you have afib, work with your doctor to control it. Discuss the need for blood thinning medicines with your doctor.
Resources
UNC Stroke Center:
American Stroke Association:
QuitlineNC
uncstroke
1-888-4STROKE
(Help to stop smoking)
Checklist to Reduce Your Stroke Risk:
Work with your health care team to manage your risk factors.
Follow up routinely with your health care provider.
Take your medicine as prescribed.
If you or your loved one is experiencing stroke symptoms, time is critical! BE FAST and Call 9-1-1!
Approved by the UNC Patient Education Committee, March 2019
HDF6338 03/18/19
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