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President
Cheryl Berry, M.E.d
First Vice President
Dr. Adrianne Harding, DNP,FNP-BC
2nd Vice President
LaVonda Jackson, RN,BSN,PHN
Treasurer
Mattie Morris
Recording Secretary
Joanne Guillory
Corresponding Secretary
Karen (Mimi) Mizell
Chaplain
Frederick Coakley
05 Facts About Strokes
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FACT #1
Stroke kills brain cells
Stroke happens when a clot or rupture interrupts blood flow to the brain. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells die.
FACT #2
Types of stroke Ischemic caused by a clot
Hemorrhagic caused by a rupture and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or “warning stroke” caused by a temporary blockage.
FACT #3
About one in four stroke survivors is at risk for another Fortunately, up to 80 percent of second clot-related strokes may be preventable.
FACT #4
Prevention is key Had a stroke?
Work with your doctor to identify the cause and create a plan to prevent another. This may include managing high blood pressure, making healthy lifestyle choices and taking medications as recommended by your doctor. After an ischemic stroke or TIA, most patients will be prescribed an antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy.
FACT #5
Time lost is brain lost.
Now that you know prev
ention, here’s how you spot one. F Face Drooping | A Arm Weakness | S Speech Difficulty | T Time to Call 911.
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