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How Much Do You Know About Stroke?

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Strokes are a leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Find out more about stroke by taking this quiz.

1. What is another name for a stroke?




2. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain.


3. Which of these is a symptom of stroke?





4. Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for stroke in younger adults?




5. If a person has an ischemic stroke, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems?




6. Which type of medicine is given to help prevent a stroke?





7. Which of these may be a long-term problem after a stroke?





Online Medical Reviewer: Southard, Chris RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Sudheendra, Deepak MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent BSN MSN

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2023

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