Top Causes of Death ☠️
- Heart Disease 💔
- Cancer 🎗️
- Stroke 🧠
- AIDS 🦠
Living with Uncertainty 🤷
How people adjust mentally:
- Find meaning 🌟: "Why did this happen? What can I learn?"
- Gain control 🎛️: Take charge of what you CAN control!
- Restore self-esteem 💪: "I'm still ME!"
Stroke 🧠⚡
Brain damage from blood supply problems!
Two Types
- Infarction 🩸🚫: Blood clot blocks blood flow!
- Hemorrhage 💥: Blood vessel bursts!
Warning Signs ⚠️
- Sudden weakness/numbness (one side!) 💪❌
- Vision problems 👁️❌
- Trouble speaking 🗣️❌
- Severe headache 🤯
- Dizziness 😵💫
Risk Factors 📊
- Risk DOUBLES after age 55! 👴⬆️
- Men more likely than women! 👨>👩
- High blood pressure! 💓⬆️
After Stroke 🏥
- Depression is common! 😔
- Recovery depends on severity! 📊
- Rehabilitation helps a lot! 💪
Key Takeaways 🔑
- Heart disease, cancer, stroke, AIDS = top killers! ☠️
- Finding meaning helps coping! 🌟
- Know stroke warning signs! ⚠️
- TIME is crucial in stroke - act FAST! ⏰🚑