Types of strokes

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Kristine Tuttle on Instagram: "🩸Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), also known as a “stroke” is the sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain. All strokes are different, so It may be confusing when learning the differences. ❗If we suspect our patient is having S&S of a stroke, we must intervene IMMEDIATELY! Think FAST: F = Facial droop A= Arm weakness S= Speech difficulty T = Time! (it’s CRUCIAL to act quickly and note time of symptom onset) 🧠CT scans and MRIs are tools used in early…

Throbotic, embolic, and hemorrhagic strokes. Don't give rt-PA to hemorrhagic strokes, this increases the bleeding. With thrombotic and embolic strokes keep the BP up, with hemorrhagic just monitor BP.

While many causes of stroke are diagnosed, it may take time for some to find the cause of theirs. Learn about stroke and its possible hidden causes.

The cause determines the type of stroke and the part of the brain affected. Click on the link in bio to find out more. #HealthTipsForHealthyLiving

Doctors explain what happens when you have a stroke, what stroke symptoms might feel like and why it's important to get help fast when you're having a stroke.

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Sometimes it can be difficult to understand what a stroke is with all the medical terminology, which is why I’ve made a list of common impairments experienced by patients after a stroke- made simple. https://otlatina.com/2023/07/13/life-after-stroke-understanding-common-impairments/

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Learn the risks and symptoms of ischemic stroke – and how to reduce your stroke risk.

A massive stroke, or hemorrhagic stroke, is when there is active bleeding that occurs into the brain.

We're celebrating National Stoke Awareness Month during the month of May! Learn how to recognize symptoms of stroke and what you should do in the event of a stroke.

Types of stroke.

1) Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die rapidly over time. 2) Regional networks allow for over 1,000 stroke patients to be treated annually from over 80 regional hospitals via helicopter or ambulance. 3) Determining the exact time of onset, or "time last known well", is crucial for determining appropriate interventions, as certain treatments must be administered within a specific time window to be effective. - Download as a PDF or view…

Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke is important so that you can act fast to get treatment if you or someone else might be having a stroke.