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Face Stroke, Before it Faces You
Welcome
Introduction
Do you know a friend or relative who has had a
stroke, or have you ever had a stroke yourself?
Where in the body does a stroke happen?
Facts About Stroke
• 3rd leading cause of death and leading
cause of adult disability in the United States
• Without treatment, most people who have a
stroke will have moderate to severe
impairment
• Stroke affects people of all ages
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when something
happens to interrupt the steady flow of
blood to the brain.
Three Types of Strokes
• Mini-Stroke - or Transient Ischemic Attacks
(TIA)
• Ischemic caused by blood clot
• Hemorrhagic caused by bleeding
Signs of Stroke
Any one of the warning signs is a reason to call 9-1-1.
Sudden…
• Numbness in the face, arm or leg
• Slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness or loss of balance
• Severe headache
Go in an Ambulance
• Person having a stroke will be seen more
quickly
• EMTs communicate with ER doctors
• ER can prepare for arrival
• EMTs can monitor condition and
begin treatment
• Time saved is brain saved
Uncontrollable Risk Factors
• Age
• Family history of stroke or early heart
disease
• Previous stroke, heart attack or other signs
of heart disease
Controllable Risk Factors
• High Blood Pressure
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High Cholesterol
• Physical inactivity
Lifestyle Changes
• Reduce intake of fatty foods and eat more
fruits and vegetables
• Walk 30 minutes a day
• Exercise prevents stroke, heart disease and
other conditions
Check out: www.healthymainewalks.org
Face Stroke
• Learn stroke warning signs.
• Talk with family and friends about warning signs
and calling 9-1-1.
• Talk to your doctor about stroke and heart attack
risk and what to do to reduce your risk
• Watch for signs in friends and family and act
quickly – call 9-1-1.
For More Information:
• Local Contact:
• Maine Cardiovascular Health Program
email: [email protected]
www.healthymainepartnerships.org/mcvhp
Resources:
• American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
www.aan.com
• American Stroke Association (ASA)
www.strokeassociation.org 1-888-4-STROKE
• Brain Attack Coalition (BAC)
www.stroke-site.org
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke (NINDS)
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm
• National Stroke Association (NSA)
www.stroke.org 1-800-STROKES