Transcript Heart Attack & Stroke

Heart Attack & Stroke
Heart Attack
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Myocardial Infarction: Death (necrosis)
of a portion of the heart muscle caused
by coronary artery obstruction causing
interruption of normal blood flow to an
area of the heart (Ischemia)
Angina pectoris: chest pain caused by
myocardial ischemia
Heart Attack
Signs & Symptoms
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Chest pain (angina pectoris)
Pain in shoulders, arms, back, jaw
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
Rapid pulse
Nausea, sweating
Pale skin
Feeling tired or fatigued
Fainting
First Aid Treatment?
Coronary Bypass Surgery
Coronary Balloon Angioplasty
Stroke
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Cerebral Vascular Accident: Death (necrosis)
of a portion of brain tissue caused by
obstruction or rupture of a cerebral artery
and interruption of normal blood flow to a
part of the brain
80% Obstructive or ischemic
20% Hemorrhagic (aneurysm ruptures)
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750,000 strokes/year (160,000 deaths)
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Stroke
Signs & Symptoms
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Weakness, numbness, paralysis on “one”
side of the body
Sudden, severe headache
Blurred or decreased vision – one eye
Unequal pupils
Dizziness or loss of balance
Difficulty speaking
First Aid treatment?
Abdominal Aneurysm
Stroke – Medical Treatment
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Carotid Endarterectomy
Angioplasty
Aneurysm Clipping
Aneurysm Coiling
Surgical removal