What is a stroke?

Signs and symptoms of Stroke *Loss of vision in one

Brain cell function or both eyes
requires a *Loss of balance
constant *Sudden confusion
delivery of *Trouble speaking
oxygen and or difficulty
glucose from understanding
the *Severe headache without
bloodstream. A stroke, or cause
cerebrovascular accident (CVA),
occurs when blood supply to part
of the brain is disrupted, causing Risk factors of stroke are:
brain cells to die. Blood flow can *High Blood
be compromised by a variety of Pressure
mechanisms. *High
Cholesterol
Types Level
of *Diabetes
*Heart Disease
stroke
*Previous Stroke
* Lack of Exercise
 *Obesity
*Excessive Alcohol
Consumption

Sudden numbness or weakness of the

face, arm or leg, especially on one
TIP TIME!
side of the body. The loss of
voluntary movement and/or sensation
may be complete or partial. There So what steps can you take to
may an associated tingling sensation help prevent a stroke?
in the affected area.  *Control your blood
*Difficulty in walking pressure
*Dizziness *If you smoke, stop
*Loss of balance
 *If you drink alcohol,
do so in moderation
*If you are diabetic,
control your diabetes
*Include exercise in
your daily routine
*Eat a low-salt, low-
fat diet
*If you experience any stroke
symptoms, including sudden
weakness of the face or a limb,
a blurring of vision, dizziness,
or an intense headache, seek
immediate medical attention.

Prepared by:

BSN 3F-3
S.Y. 2010-2011
Student Nurses

Centro Escolar University

College of Nursing
Mendiola, Manila