STROKE EDUCATION LARKIN COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CARE – PSA
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1. Every minute without treatment 1.9 million brain cells die without treatment
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2. ACA, MCA, PCA, and ICA are LVO territories.
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3. Brain edema around infarcted tissue and/or bleeding site and Increasing intracranial pressure (ischemic and/or hemorrhagic) are complications associated with stroke.
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4. Artificial valves, Mitral valve prolapse, Valve calcifications, Arrythmias: A-fib or frequent PACS, Cardiomyopathy are causes of embolic strokes.
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5. A-V fistulas and Aneurysms are causes of hemorrhagic strokes.
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6. Hemorrhagic strokes are much more common than ischemic strokes
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7. If a patient complains of dizziness, loss of vision, and numbness to one side, I should consider this a possible stroke and call 50 for a stroke alert.
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8. Around 90% of all strokes occur in the MCA.
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9. Thrombectomies significantly improve outcomes in stroke than thrombolytic alone.
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10. Blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, and blood sugar are modifiable risk factors.
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