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STROKE 
DEFINITION
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TYPES
Ischemic stroke
It happens when the brain's blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow (ischemia).
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Hemorrhagic stroke
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Protein deposits in blood vessel walls that lead to weakness in the vessel wall (cerebral amyloid angiopathy)
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Paralysis or numbness of the face, arms or legs
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RISK FACTORS
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MEDICAL RISK FACTOR
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Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart defects, heart infection or abnormal heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation
Personal or family history of stroke, heart attack or transient ischemic attack
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OTHER FACTORS
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Sex — Men have a higher risk of stroke than women. Women are usually older when they have strokes, and they're more likely to die of strokes than are men.
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COMPLICATIONS
Paralysis or loss of muscle movement. You may become paralyzed on one side of your body, or lose control of certain muscles.
Difficulty talking or swallowing. A stroke might affect control of the muscles in your mouth and throat, making it difficult for you to talk clearly, swallow or eat.
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Emotional problems. People who have had strokes may have more difficulty controlling their emotions.
Pain. Pain, numbness or other unusual sensations may occur in the parts of the body affected by stroke.
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PREVENTION
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Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all.
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Avoiding illegal drugs. Certain street drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine
NURSING INTERVENTION
Giving sickness care including intensive care or daily care such as feeding, bathing, range of motion, turning.
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Maintaining communication with the senior, for example, by listening to him reminisce.
Reduce sensory and emotional immobility, i.e., visiting with an elderly couple or bring them a bouquet of flowers.
Meeting spiritual needs by calling the minister, read passage from the Bible, say a prayer at their request.
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Referring the elderly person or family to health, social and welfare agencies as indicate
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