Transcript Presented By Rochelle Hughes LUTHER VANDROSS Luther Vandross, a popular R&b singer suffered from a debilitating stroke in April 2003 and was in.

Presented By Rochelle Hughes
LUTHER VANDROSS
Luther Vandross, a popular R&b singer
suffered from a debilitating stroke in April
2003 and was in a coma for nearly two
months; HE EVNTUALLY RECOVERED. He died at
the early age of 54 from complications of
the 2003 stroke on July 1, 2005. Vandross
struggled with health and image problems.
He suffered from hypertension and
diabetes, which killed two siblings and his
father, but refused to slow down until his
stroke in 2003.
How much is known about
stroke?
T or F:
1)Stroke is the 10th leading
cause of death in America.
rd
False: It’s the 3 leading
cause
Questions continued
2) Stroke is not a major
cause for adult
disability.
False: Stroke is the #1
cause of adult
disability.
So Lets Answer The Main
QuestIon…
What is a
stroke?
A disease in which a
blood clot blocks an
artery or if a blood
vessel breaks; this
prevents blood from
reaching to an area
of the brain. As a
result, brain cells die
Types of Stroke
ISCHEMIC STROKE
 caused fr0m the
blockage of
arteries by
blood clots or by
the accumulation
of plaque and
other fatty
deposits.
 85% of all
strokes are
ischemic.
HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
 caused by a blood vessel
in the brain that had
broken and has leaked
blood in the brain.
 accounts for about 15% of
all strokes BUT IS the
cause for more than 30%
of all stroke deaths in
the brain.
Symptoms
Pain that a stroke patient suffers
depends on the amount of parts of their
brain that has been affected.
The area of the brain damaged, causes
changes or symptoms in the body which
include:
 slurred speeches
trouble moving parts of the body(left
or right side).
a sudden severe headache without
Who is affected?
Stroke can happen to anyone
despite their race, gender or age.
Most people may think that strokes
only happen to old people but
surprisingly 1/3 of 780,000 U.S.
stroke victims each year are under
age 65!
Most African-Americans are
affected by stroke on a regular
basis than other ethnic groups.
Why?
1:3 African-Americans suffer from
high blood pressure which is the # 1
risk factor that can cause stroke.
Diabetes is prevalent in many
African-Americans.(in general,
people who have diabetes are prone
to have a high stroke risk.)
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic
disease that is found in people of
African descent. If sickle-shaped
cells block a blood vessel to the
brain, a stroke can happen.
Obesity and smoking are two other
reasons that can increase risk for
stroke.
Treatments
Surgery -Carotid endarterectomy is one
type of surgery that takes out fatty
residue that clogs the carotid artery in
the neck and could lead to a stroke.
TPA, or tissue plasminogen activator- a
medicine that helps to prevent the
clotting of blood.
Physical therapy- to regain movement,
balance,
Occupational therapy -to learn simple
actions such as bathing and dressing.
 It is always good to know what to do in case a
person has stroke. When this occurs YOU MUST
ALWAYS ACT SWIFTLY because stroke is
DANGEROUS! Here is a test created by the
National Stroke Association that can help you
detect this disease early.
 Ask the person to
smile. Does one side of
the face droop?
 Ask the person to
raise both arms. Does
one arm drift
downward ?
 Ask the person to
repeat a simple
sentence. Does the
speech sound slurred
or strange?
 If you observe any of
the sIgns, It’s tIme to
call 9-1-1 or get to
the nearest stroke
E
N
D
REMEMBER…
A
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
decreases STROKE!!!