2. Signs and Symptoms
Dropping eyes, mouth, arms, legs
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Confusion
Weakness, numbness or paralysis
Loss of consciousness
Dizziness
Sudden severe headache
3. Key stages of stroke
Symptoms usually develop quickly and suddenly
As a result of a blockage or bleed in the brain
Different areas of the brain relate to different areas of
the body
4. Key stages of stroke
This may happen when someone is asleep and they can
wake up with symptoms
Symptoms include weakness, confusion, slurred speech
and drooping of eyes, mouth or face
5. Key stages of stroke
Everyone's stroke is different and depending on the area
of the brain that is effected and the damage that is done
FAST can help recognise the symptoms
Emergency treatment is needed
6. Key stages of stroke
Admitted to hospital where test and scans such as MRI and
CT are preformed to confirm stroke and its type
Admitted to specialist stroke unit and treatment would be
given depending on the type of stroke
7. Key stages of stroke
Treatment is given depending on the type of stroke that
has happened such as clot busting medication for ischemic
strokes
As the swelling decreases damaged areas of the brain may
recover
Other areas of the brain can learn to take over from the
parts that are too damaged to recover
8. Key stages of stroke
Most recovery usually happens in the first few months
following a stroke however recovery can take many years
Assessments and support would be available such as SALT
and physiotherapists
9. Key stages of stroke
Rehabilitation happens in specialist units or at home
Prevention is important as following a stroke you are at
risk of having another one.
10. Affectedby stroke
Eating and drinking
Continence
Communication
Memory
Behaviour
Changes in mood
Changes in personality
11. Risk factors
Age
Ethnicity
Genetics
Lifestyle, diet, lack of exercise, smoking
High blood pressure or other conditions
Drinking
Obesity
12. Conclusion
Every person is different and no one can be sure how
quickly or how far you or your family member will
progress.
Rehab is often a long process.
Complete recovery is not always possible, however, living
an enjoyable life is still within reach.
