The document discusses stroke, its causes and risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes. Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off, affecting functions like speech, movement, and breathing. It is a leading cause of death in the US. Risk factors include age, sex, race, family history, previous stroke or TIA, and medical conditions like high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excess weight, and heavy drinking can also increase risk but are within one's control to modify. The document recommends knowing your numbers and risks, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and seeking immediate help for stroke symptoms. Outcomes vary from almost full recovery to

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2.  Stroke is a cutting of vital blood and oxygen to the brain
sells that control everything you do from speaking, to
walking, to breathing.
 “According to the centers for disease control and
prevention(CDC), stroke is the fifth leading cause of
death in the united states.”

5. Everyone has some stroke risk. A few stroke risk
factors are beyond your control, such as being
over age 55, being a male , being a African-
American, having diabetes and having a family
history of stroke .

6. Previous stroke, previous episode of transient
ischemic
Attack or “TIA” high cholesterol, high blood
pressure,
heart disease, atrial fibrillation .These medical risk
factors can be controlled .

7. Smoking, being overweight and drinking too
much alcohol. You can control these lifestyle
risk factors by quitting smoking, exercising
regularly, watching what and how much you
eat and limiting alcohol consumption .

8.  Know your blood pressure.
 Find out if you have atrial fibrillation.
 If you smoke, stop.
 If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
 Know your cholesterol number.
 Control your diabetes.
 Include exercise in the activities you enjoy in your
daily routine.
 Enjoy a lower sodium (salt),lower fat diet.
 Ask your doctor if you have circulation problems.If so,
work with your doctor to control them.
 If you have any stroke symptoms, seek immediate
medical attention.

9. Common stroke symptoms include:
 Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm
or leg especially on one side of the body.
 Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or
understanding.
 Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of
balance or coordination.
 Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

10.  According to the National Stroke Association:
 10% of stroke survivors recover almost
completely.
 25% recover with minor impairments.
 40% experience moderate to severe
impairments that require special care.
 10% require care in a nursing home or other
long- term facility.
 15% die shortly after the stroke.