DIAL 911
*****According to a study completed by Reuters, the elderly population is at high risk for stroke and they are not aware of the symptoms, what to do if they occur and how to modify or manage these risk factors. If you or someone you are with are experiencing signs of a stroke DIAL 911!! Repeat after me! DIAL 911
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a brain injury that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts and causes bleeding, this is the important reason why we no longer give Aspirin before being seen by a medical professional for signs of a stroke. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brain starts to die. The part of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain does not work properly. Brain …show more content…
With a TIA, symptoms of a stroke last for a short period -- less than 5 minutes -- and cause no lasting damage; as a result, people often ignore TIAs. These mini strokes, however, are often a warning sign of more serious stroke to come, so rapid diagnosis and treatment is important. Up to 40% of patients that experience a TIA will go on to have a more serious stroke. Please seek medical attention even if the symptoms resolve.
Factors that Prevent an Elderly Person from reaching Medical Attention Immediately
Fear of being alone in the hospital, fear of losing independence if a stroke is diagnosed, fear of having no medical problem in the first place, and fear of inconveniencing a friend or family member by asking them to take them to the hospital are reasons some of the people interviewed stated why they didn’t seek medical attention right away. Also, the thought of sitting in the emergency room for hours can cause delay, but be aware that if you are being worked up for a stroke it is a medical emergency and you will be evaluated as soon as you enter the emergency room.
According to The National Stroke Association up to 80% of strokes can be
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a brain injury that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts and causes bleeding, this is the important reason why we no longer give Aspirin before being seen by a medical professional for signs of a stroke. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brain starts to die. The part of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain does not work properly. Brain …show more content…
With a TIA, symptoms of a stroke last for a short period -- less than 5 minutes -- and cause no lasting damage; as a result, people often ignore TIAs. These mini strokes, however, are often a warning sign of more serious stroke to come, so rapid diagnosis and treatment is important. Up to 40% of patients that experience a TIA will go on to have a more serious stroke. Please seek medical attention even if the symptoms resolve.
Factors that Prevent an Elderly Person from reaching Medical Attention Immediately
Fear of being alone in the hospital, fear of losing independence if a stroke is diagnosed, fear of having no medical problem in the first place, and fear of inconveniencing a friend or family member by asking them to take them to the hospital are reasons some of the people interviewed stated why they didn’t seek medical attention right away. Also, the thought of sitting in the emergency room for hours can cause delay, but be aware that if you are being worked up for a stroke it is a medical emergency and you will be evaluated as soon as you enter the emergency room.
According to The National Stroke Association up to 80% of strokes can be