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Stoke!☻

Stoke!☻. By: Mikaela Nelson & Savannah Denney & Elizabeth Devin. Definition of stoke. A stroke is the sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to the lack of oxygen.

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Stoke!☻

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  1. Stoke!☻ By: Mikaela Nelson & Savannah Denney & Elizabeth Devin

  2. Definition of stoke • A stroke is the sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to the lack of oxygen. • A stoke occurs when blood flow to the brain resulting in abnormal function of brain. It causes by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain.

  3. Symptoms of stoke • Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg—especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking and understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. • Sudden severe headache with no cause

  4. Treatment of stroke • Emergency treatment for stroke depends on whether you are having Ischemic Stoke blocking an artery. • Aspirin is the best-proven immediate treatment after the stroke to reduce the likelihood of having another stroke.

  5. Pictures of a stroke

  6. Prevention tips • Eat a healthy diet. • Maintain healthy weight. • Be active • Don’t smoke. • Limit alcohol use. • Have your cholesterol checked. • Monitor your blood pressure. • Take your medicine • Talk with your health care provider.

  7. Work cited • http://www.cdc.gov/Stroke/what_you_can_do.htm • http://www.goldbamboo.com/pictures-t1761.html • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

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