Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Stroke

FACT VS FICTION . THE TRUTH ABOUT STROKE FICTION FACT Strokes only happen to the elderly Almost 25% of strokes occur in people under age 65 Strokes can happen to people of all ages, even infants FICTION FACT Strokes cannot be prevented About 90% of strokes are linked to controllable risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity Stroke risk can be lowered by eating a good diet, exercising, and not smoking FICTION FACT A stroke is a kind of heart attack Stroke and heart disease are related, but not the same thing Strokes affect blood vessels of the brain FICTION FACT It's hard to tell if someone People outside of the medical field can recognize stroke symptoms is having a stroke Use the acronym FAST FACIAL DROOPING SPEECH PROBLEMS ARM WEAKNESS TIME TO CALL 9-1-1 FICTION FACT A stroke cannot be treated once it happens Treatment within a few hours of onset can prevent or even reverse damage from stroke Call 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect a stroke FICTION FACT Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes are a rare occurrence Over 6 million Americans have had a stroke INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY PALMS OF PASADENA Hospital www.social.palmspasadena.com Sources: https://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/atrial-fibrillation- and-stroke/stroke-myths-and-facts.aspx http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c =iklQLcMWJtE&b=4016859&ct=13152157 http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=myth https://www.goredforwomen.org/about-heart-disease/symptoms _of_heart_disease_in_women/myths-versus-facts-about-stroke/ -------