A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks or ruptures a blood vessel in the brain, cutting off oxygen and nutrients to brain cells. There are three main types of stroke: transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), ischemic strokes, and hemorrhagic strokes. TIAs cause temporary blockages while ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes cause permanent damage. It is important to recognize the signs of stroke using the FAST method and seek immediate medical help. Making lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly, eating healthy, reducing stress, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol can help prevent stroke.

1. What is Stroke?
A stroke is the sudden death of
brain cells in a localized area due
to inadequate blood flow. A
stroke occurs when blood flow is
interrupted to part of the brain.
Without blood to supply oxygen
and nutrients and to remove
waste products, brain cells
quickly begin to die.
Preventing
Stroke for
Middle
adulthood
Method to identify
warning signs of
stroke
Face: When you smile, does
one side of your face droop?
Arms: When you raise both
arms, does one arm drift
down?
Speech: Is your speech slurred?
Are you having trouble talking?
Time: If you experience any of
these symptoms, call 911
immediately.
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Nursing stroke association
Types of Stroke
Transient ischemic attack -
Doctors also call a Transient
ischemic attack (TIA), a
warning or ministroke.
Anything that temporarily
blocks blood flow to your brain
causes a TIA. The blood clot
and TIA symptoms last for a
short period of time.
Ischemic stroke - An ischemic
stroke occurs when a blood
clot keeps blood from flowing
to your brain.
Hemorrhagic stroke - A
hemorrhagic stroke results
when a blood vessel in your
brain ruptures or breaks,
spilling blood into the
surrounding tissues.

2. Steadily change
lifestlye
Small, healthy changes in your
daily routine can decrease your
risk for stroke. Making changes is
always challenging. Your support
system such as your family and
friends or your personal doctor
can help you figure out what risk
factors you should focus on first
and set goals that you can reach.
Don’t try to change yourself
overnight.
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Risk Factors of stroke
Lack of exercise
Smoking
High cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease
Obesity
Alcohol
Stroke Prevention
Eat healthy foods
Exercise regularly
Reduce stress
Stop smoking
Stop drinking alcohol