The Stroke Association

Every year approximately 795,000 people in United States are diagnosed with stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of severe long-term disability in the US (American Stroke Association [ASA], 2017). The incidence of stroke is expected to rise due to the age related demographic changes (Mozaffarian et al., 2015). Integration of self-management by healthcare systems into the discharge teaching and its promotion during rehabilitation period is an important step in the management of long-term condition

from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association has produced various health issue ads and campaigns geared towards educating individuals on health risks, symptoms, prevention and facts about heart-related conditions. In the beginning of this video, NBA player Paul George is seen playing basketball on a court by himself reflecting on how his mother’s stroke was devastating and sudden. Paul George then stresses the importance of knowing the signs of a stroke. This is known as the

Cathleen; George, Mary G. "Ischemic stroke hospitalizations decline in middle aged, elderly, increases in young." American Heart Association News Releases. 9 February 2011. American Heart Association, Inc. 28 April 2011. . This document is important as it gives information about the statistics of the incidence of stroke in the younger generation. Different studies have been discussed with respect to their results regarding the increase in incidence of stroke in young adults of different age groups

Bansal, S., Sangha, K.S., Khatri, P. (2013). Drug treatment of acute ischemic stroke. American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, 13(1). doi:10.1007/s40256-013-0007-6 An acute ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel is blocked leading to irreversible brain damage and consequent focal neurologic deficits. Drug remedy of acute ischemic stroke includes intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator). Intravenous alteplase stimulates thrombolysis by hydrolyzing plasminogen

With the rising number of female patients having strokes, combined with the debilitating health effects of cerebral vascular accidents, there is a need for women who are at high risk of stroke to understand that female patients have unique risk factors and signs and symptoms of a stroke (Gall et al., 2010; Mochari-Greenberger et al., 2014). Despite the numerous campaigns and educational efforts for women regarding heart disease and stroke, there continues to be a vast gap in the knowledge and understanding

the theories that give them life. The cognitive restructuring model is a proven model in addressing behavioral issues concerning stroke victims and adolescents. Team A’s focus will be addressing the perceptions into these interventions. Behavioral changes can be difficult, but for a stroke victim it can be even more challenging due to cognitive deficiencies after a stroke. These changes are not only grueling to accept, but create

CVA: Cerebrovascular accident or stroke A CVA is a neurologic emergency that occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke) or bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). A CVA may also be referred to as a “brain attack.” As reported by Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy (2014), a physical exam of the patient leads the physician to suspect a CVA and to gauge impairments on a functional scale through confirmation from magnetic resonance imaging

Heart disease and stroke are among the widespread and costly health problems being faced by our society today. According to World Health Organization, an estimated 17 million people die of cardiovascular diseases every year, particularly heart attacks and strokes. Cardiovascular diseases are also the leading cause of death or severe disability in the United States of America. In relation to this, various organizations have been established for health improvement and safety of the public. One of

paper discusses the history of stokes and how strokes occurred in my family. I have research many articles and websites to find interesting information on strokes. I have also included my own opinions and thoughts about strokes. There are many factors that can create a higher risk of having a stroke. The paper discusses ways to prevent a person from having a stroke, and risk factors that can increase the risk of having a stroke. Introduction A stroke is also called a cerebrovascular accident. According

Causes of Stroke and its Effects The title of the brochure is stroke and were published two months ago, according to the Joint Commission website, this information will be of great benefit to adolescent, young adults, and older adults. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, Depriving blood and oxygen to the brain results in those immediate cell death, causing the brain not to function properly. Once parts of the brain stop functioning, it