Stroke Prevention and Statistics

What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?

What percentage of strokes can be prevented through addressing the root causes?

What is the most common type of stroke?

What is the result of interrupted blood supply to the brain?

How often does a stroke occur in the United States?

What is the significance of the letter 'T' in the FAST acronym?

What is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?

What is the purpose of a lipid profile in diagnosing stroke?

What does a low Glasgow Coma Scale score indicate?

What is the purpose of a Coagulation panel in diagnosing stroke?

What is the significance of a high glucose level in relation to stroke?

What is the primary focus of the priority in ischemic stroke?

What is the time frame for administering TPA in ischemic stroke?

What is the primary cause of hemorrhagic stroke?

What is the purpose of elevating the head of the bed in hemorrhagic stroke?

What is the name of the medication used to dissolve blood clots in ischemic stroke?

What is the primary assessment tool used to monitor neurological status in stroke patients?

What is the term for the loss of sensation or movement on one side of the body?

What is the term for the language deficit characterized by fluent speech but impaired comprehension?

What is the primary risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke?

What is the term for the visual field changes seen in stroke patients?