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Understanding Stroke Types

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What are the two main types of strokes mentioned in the text?

Thrombotic and embolic
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
Hemorrhagic and diabetic
Hemorrhagic and obstructive (correct)

What is the primary risk factor for hemorrhagic strokes according to the text?

Weak blood vessels from birth
Diabetes
Severe angles in blood vessels
High blood pressure (correct)

How does high blood pressure contribute to the risk of a hemorrhagic stroke?

It results in weak blood vessels from birth
It causes severe angles in the blood vessels
Increased pressure inside the blood vessels can cause them to tear (correct)
It leads to damage to smaller blood vessels in the brain

How does diabetes primarily affect blood vessels according to the text?

It primarily affects smaller blood vessels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can increase the risk of experiencing an obstructive stroke?

High blood pressure, diabetes, and a predisposition to blood clots (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are people who are inactive particularly susceptible to blood clots?

Sitting for long periods of time creates 90-degree angles in the blood vessels, slowing down blood flow (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a blood clot that forms in the legs?

Thrombus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate treatment for hemorrhagic strokes?

Clotting drugs to stop the bleeding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms of recognizing a stroke?

Face droop, difficulty speaking or understanding language, arm weakness or drooping on one side of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to ischemia?

Blockage of blood flow by a blood clot (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can blood clots be caused?

Various factors including high blood pressure, smoking, inactivity, obesity, and diabetes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to manage risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes?

To reduce the likelihood of experiencing a stroke (D) Signup and view all the answers