Universidad autónoma de Chiriquí
Escuela de emergencias medica
Facultad de medicina
Subjet:
Scientific english
Abbreviations:
120b
Instructor:
Marisol Barraza Msc
Group presentation: proyect stroke
Studens name
Sherly guerra 4-756-1863
Tatiana Saldaña 4-787-708
Letzy Quiroz 4-755-374
Asignment:
Project 4
Date:
November: 21 th

Glossary
Stroke
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
First aid Treatment
Medication
Prevention
Risk Factors
Bibliography

 Stroke: derrame o ataque cerebral
 Clot: coágulo
 Signs and symptoms: signos y síntomas
 Weakness and numbness: debilidad y entumecimiento
 Dizziness: mareo
 Mood: humor
 Unconscionsness: inconsciencia

 Swallowing: tragar
 Loss of bowel and bladder control: incontinencia de los esfínteres
 Reassure the victim: tranquilice la victima
 Pupils uneven size: pupilas con tamaño irregular o desigual
 Brain: cerebro
 Headache: dolor de cabeza
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Occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupled long enough to cause damage.

 A clot formed in an artery in the brain
 A clot formed in the artery carried to the brain in the bloodstream

 A ruptured artery in the brain
 Compression of an artery in the brain

 Brain tumors

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Weakness and numbness of the face, arm or leg, often on one side of the body only.
Dizziness
Confusion
Headache
Ringing in the ears
A change of mood
Difficulty speaking
Unconsciousness
Pupil of uneven size
Difficulty in breathing and swallowing
Loss of bowel and bladder control

 Recognize the signs and symptoms
 Stop the victim to whatever he/she is doing and rest
 Promptly obtain professional help
 Reassure the victim and keep them comfortable
 Do not give anything by mouth
 If the victim vomits, allow for fluids to drain from the mouth
 Monitor the airway,breathing and circulation
 Administer rescue breathing or CPR, if is required

Tissue plasminogen activator, or t-PA given by injection
Antiplatelet medicines:
Antiplatelet medicines keep platelets in the blood from sticking together.
 Aspirin
 Aspirin combined with dipyridamole(Aggrenox)
 Clopidogrel
Anticoagulants:
Anticoagulants prevent blood clots from forming and keep existing blood clots from getting bigger.

Statins:
 Statins lower cholesterol and can greatly reduce the risk of stroke
Blood pressure medicines:
Medicines to low high blood pressure
 Angiotensin II receptor blockers
 Angiotensin- converting enzyme
 Beta- blockers
 Cilcium channel blockers
 Diuretics

 Carotid Artery Disease
 High Blood Pressure
 Cigarette Smoking
 Heart Disease
 Diabetes
 Warning Signs or History of Stroke

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Lack of Exercise
Obesity
Excessive Alcohol Consumption
High Cholesterol
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Advanced Age
Previous Stroke
Heredity

 Control your blood pressure.
 Stop smoking
 If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
 Find out if you have high cholesterol

 If you have diabetes, take measures to control the condition
 Include exercise in your daily routine
 Eat a healthy diet
 If you experience any stroke symptoms, immediatly look for medical attention.

 http://www.survivalcenter.com/firstaid/stroke.htm
 WebMDmedicalrefencefromhealthwise.
http://www.webmd.com/stroke/guide/strokemedications
 Stroke prevention.
http://www.healingdaily.com/conditions/strokeprevention.htm