Stroke: Part 1

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Time to talk stroke! In the first episode of a multi-part series on stroke, Dr. Michael Powers discusses stroke risk factors, the importance of early detection including the value of BEFAST and HINTS, and presentations of common vascular syndromes. Along the way, you'll learn about the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and how despite these differences the functional outcomes between these types of strokes is fairly similar. As 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will sustain a stroke in their lifetime, this is a vital topic for all physical therapists regardless of practice area! Key Takeaways * Prevalence/incidence of stroke * Stroke risk factors * PT role in educating patients on modifiable risk factors * Time is brain * Early detection: FAST, BEFAST, and HINTS * Ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke - differences in medical management, similarities in functional outcomes * Vascular syndromes: ACA, MCA, PCA, which is most common? * Hemispheric differences References * O'Sullivan & Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation, 8th ed. [https://www.fadavis.com/product/physical-rehabilitation-fulk-8] * WHO Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025 [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11786524/] * Stroke Symptoms [https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms] * Systematic Review Comparing FAST and BEFAST [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837419/] * HINTS Exam More Sensitive Than Early MRI [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4593511/] * TPA vs TNK in Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 4.5 Hours [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39413337/] * Hemorrhagic Stroke Overview [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559173/] * Hemorrhagic Transformation of Ischemic Stroke [https://radiopaedia.org/articles/hemorrhagic-transformation-of-ischemic-stroke] * Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke Functional Outcomes [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33379391/] All music courtesy of Free Music Archive and used via attribution 4.0 international license. * Intro and Outro: Stylin' by JMHBM * Transitional: Our Reality by Ketsa Connect * email: [email protected] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-powers-pt-dpt-edd/]

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