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Stroke Education and Prevention Cross Word

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Most strokes are caused by clots that block blood flow to one part of the brain, killing brain cells within hours. This drug can minimize damage by dissolving the clot. But this drug is safe and effective only when given within about three hours of the onset of symptoms
an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.
A sensation of whirling and loss of balance
A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel.
a.k.a. “brain attack” or CVA (cerebral vascular accident), is a sudden disruption or loss of normal blood supply to the brain which results in damage to brain tissue.
Blood from an artery begins bleeding into the brain. Pressure from the leaked blood damages brain cells and, as a result, the damaged area is unable to function properly.
(part of the body) soft and hanging loosely or limply
Cardiovascular Accident
Brief or temporary
The amount of time you have to receive thrombolytic medicine that breaks up blood clots and and restores blood flow to the damaged area of the brain.
Down
The loss of full control of bodily movements
A blood clot that breaks off and travels through the blood stream.
A loss of full control of bodily movements.
Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease
Most common type of stroke. Usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.
The color of stroke awareness
inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of brain damage
Face, Arm, Speech, Time