Stroke

What acronym can help you identify a stroke?

• SLOW

• FAST

• STROKE

• SLEEP

Which of these are risk factors for stroke?

• High blood pressure

• Age > 55 years

• Low cholesterol

• Family history of stroke

• All of the above

What is the most common type of stroke?

• Ischaemic

• Haemorrhagic

• TIA

If a patient has L sided weakness, where in the brain was the stroke?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

A stroke can also be called a CVA. What does CVA stand for?

• Cerebellovascular Accident

• Coronary Ventricle Accident

• Cerebrovascular Attack

• Cerebrovascular Accident