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STROKE AWARENESS MONTH 2020

Complete the puzzle and place in the file holder outside the educator's office on 2nd floor. To confirm your submission and recieve Step Up Points email: [email protected] or text: (205)825-7650.
Across
A language disorder that affects the ability to communicate. It’s most often caused by strokes that occur in areas of the brain (usually in the left side of the brain) that control speech and language.
Broad term that describes long term post stroke treatment.
When someone is having a stroke their face might _____.
Another name for stroke.
The ______ helps survivors relearn how to manage their personal care and perform the basic activities of daily living. They also work with survivors to reduce the risk factors that can cause a second stroke and provide training for family and caregivers.
Most common type of cardiac arrhythmia associated with ischemic stroke.
Episode called a mini stroke
The single most important risk factor for stroke because its the leading cause of stroke.
Type of therapy provided to patients who have developed motor impairment as a result of stroke.
Down
Medication used to dissolve blood clots within 3 hours of onset of stroke symptoms.
Acronym used to help detect and enhance responsiveness to stroke victim needs.
Type of stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel.
A common cause of stroke that occurs when plaque deposits cause narrowing of the blood vessels.
_______ brain stroke causes slow and cautious behavioral style.
Referred to as a bleeding stroke and usually happens when a blood vessel becomes weak enough that it ruptures.
_____ therapists assist survivors with problems related to speech, writing, reading or understanding words (aphasia). They help with relearning how to use language, and they develop alternative means of communication and also help with swallowing issues.
Type of therapist trained to aid patients sin regaining fine motor skills.
______ brain stroke causes quick and impulsive behavioral style.