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Stroke

Stroke. Cameron Vassar, Taylor Newcomb, Amber Waddell. Description. A stroke occurs when blood flow is interrupted to a part of the brain. About a third of all strokes preceded by transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or mini strokes, that temporarily interrupt blood flow to the brain.

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Stroke

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  1. Stroke Cameron Vassar, Taylor Newcomb, Amber Waddell.

  2. Description • A stroke occurs when blood flow is interrupted to a part of the brain. • About a third of all strokes preceded by transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or mini strokes, that temporarily interrupt blood flow to the brain. • TIAs abate much more quickly then full fledged strokes.

  3. Symptoms • Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arms, or legs especially on one side of the body. • Vision changes • Trouble speaking • Confusing or trouble understanding simple statements.

  4. Clot busting drugs. • Blood thinners. • Aspirin • Angiography • Nutrients and fluid • Certain food. Treatment

  5. Prevention • Keepyourbloodpressurelow. • Quitsmokingifyoudo.

  6. Cite Sources • http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/stroke/overview.html

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