Heart Wise Exercise Programs in the Community Does

Heart Wise Exercise Programs in the Community

Does anyone know an individual who has had a stroke? https: //www. youtube. com/user/heartandstrokefdn

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and Stroke

Ischemic Stroke http: //www. flickr. com/photos/painassist/8475018859/

TIA vs. Stroke The major differences: 1. Severity of blockage 2. End result TIA Stroke Blockage of blood to the brain Temporary Permanent damage Reversible Irreversible < 24 hours >24 hours

Causes of Blockage Blood supply to the brain is interrupted by: ¡Injury to blood vessels in the brain ¡Blood clots: ¡In artery delivering blood to brain ¡In blood traveling to the brain from another area in the body http: //www. medicinalive. com

Can anyone name some of the signs and symptoms of TIA and stroke? Check out: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Op. J 16 he 8 F-A

Signs and Symptoms

Conditions that can mimic TIA / Stroke ¡Tumors ¡Migraine headache ¡Bell’s Palsy ¡Metabolic disturbances ¡Seizures ¡Syncope ¡Hypoglycemia http: //www. health. com/health/gallery/0, , 20456714, 00. html

Uncontrollable Risk Factors ¡Family history ¡Gender ¡Age ¡Race ¡Sickle cell disease/anemia ¡Type I diabetes http: //mymindseyesandears. blogspot. ca/

Controllable risk factors ¡Cigarette smoking ¡Physical inactivity ¡Poor nutrition/eating habits ¡High cholesterol ¡Excess weight ¡Alcohol consumption ¡Illicit drug use lovecreative. typepad. com/love/2007/06/no_smoking. html

High Risk Conditions & Populations ¡Atrial fibrillation ¡Cardiomyopathies ¡Valvular heart diseases ¡Septal diseases ¡Pregnant women Source: http: //content. revolutionhealth. com

Be Stroke SMART Learn 3 R’s of stroke 1. Reduce risk 2. Recognize symptoms 3. Respond by calling 911 http: //specials. msn. com/a-list/news/craziest-911 -calls-of-2011 ss? imageindex=18

Can anyone list some reasons why someone might delay treatment of a TIA or stroke?

Reasons for DELAY in Treatment 1. Don’t recognize symptoms (LARGEST OBSTACLE) 2. Do not recognize as an emergency 3. Think symptoms will disappear 4. Worried about cost 5. Denial 6. Fear of hospitals http: //www. personalitytutor. com/overcoming-fear. html

Treatment to Prevent or Dissolve a CLOT 1. Medications a) anticoagulants b) antiplatelets http: //www. inquisitr. com/194089/aspirins-role-in-cancertreatment-finally-cracked-in-australia/ 2. Carotid Endarterectomy 3. Angioplasty

Consequences of Delaying Treatment ¡After effects depend on the part of the BRAIN affected: ØLeft side of brain ØRight side of brain ØBrain stem http: //tia. ucsf. edu

Programs for TIA and Stroke in Canada ¡Providing inpatient rehabilitation beds ¡Establishment of stroke units ¡Access to timely CT scans and neurosurgical services ¡Implementation of stroke protocols http: //www. spacesimages. com/? utf 8=✓&search=hospital+rehabilitation+bed&commit=Go&license_type_id=*ALL*&orientation=*ALL*&commit=Go

Stroke Prevention Facilities and Programs in the Toronto Area ¡Hospitals provide stroke prevention clinic networks ¡Goal: ¡Improve access to stroke prevention services ¡Provide preventative care ¡Encourage patients to enrol in local cardiac rehab programs http: //www. uch. edu/conditions/heart-circulation-conditions/cardiac-rehabilitation/

QUESTIONS? http: //www. questformeaning. org/reflecting/big_questions

TEST! http: //www. britishcouncil. org/netherlands-exams-other. htm

1. With a TIA, the blockage or clot in the brain is temporary. TRUE FALSE 2. To prevent strokes and causalities, one should a) b) c) d) Never exercise Go to bed early Only smoke when stressed Be aware of signs/symptoms http: //hofstetterlandscaping. com/6 -crucial-questions-to-ask-before-selecting-a-toronto-landscaping-contractor/

3. Stroke prevention facilities assist patients with enrolling in local cardiac rehab programs. TRUE FALSE 4. Common signs and symptoms of TIA and minor stroke are a) b) c) d) http: //www. tumblr. com/tagged/dangerjohnes? language=de_DE Vision problems Weakness Trouble speaking All of the above