Facts About Stroke Essay
STROKES, TIA &
GLASGOW COMA SCALE
By Maricel Cruz-Bustamante
Stroke Facts
Strokes are the 3rd leading cause of death in developed countries. (4th in the U.S.)
Nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year.
1 American dies from stroke every 4 minutes. Stroke related healthcare cost = Approx.
$70 billion per year.
(American Stroke Association, 2014)
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a “Brain Attack”
Occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off.
Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and die. Abilities controlled by the area affected are lost temporarily or permanently.
Two Types: Ischemic & Hemorrhagic
Ischemic Stroke
Occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot.
High blood
GLASGOW COMA SCALE
By Maricel Cruz-Bustamante
Stroke Facts
Strokes are the 3rd leading cause of death in developed countries. (4th in the U.S.)
Nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year.
1 American dies from stroke every 4 minutes. Stroke related healthcare cost = Approx.
$70 billion per year.
(American Stroke Association, 2014)
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a “Brain Attack”
Occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off.
Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and die. Abilities controlled by the area affected are lost temporarily or permanently.
Two Types: Ischemic & Hemorrhagic
Ischemic Stroke
Occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot.
High blood