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Found 5 free book(s)CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
www.cdc.govHeart disease and stroke, the primary components of cardiovascular disease (CVD), are leading causes of death and disability in the United States. As the burden of heart disease and stroke continues to increase, these conditions are projected to remain the number one and two causes of death worldwide through the year 2020.
The Joint Commission Stroke Certification Programs ...
www.jointcommission.orgThe Stroke Certification Programs – Program Concept Comparison is used by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with permission. Current as of 04/20/21. Stroke Unit No designated beds for acute care of stroke patients Stroke unit or designated beds for the acute care of stroke patients Has a neurointensive care unit or desig-
Know the Facts About Stroke
www.cdc.govA stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, happens in one of two ways: • Ischemic stroke —when the blood supply to the brain is blocked • Hemorrhagic stroke —when a blood vessel in the brain bursts A stroke causes brain tissue to die, which can lead to brain damage, disability, and death. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the
Instructions Scale Definition Score
www.stroke.nih.govAdminister stroke scale items in the order listed. Record performance in each category after each subscale exam. Do not go back and change scores. Follow directions provided for each exam technique. Scores should reflect what the patient does, …
A Public Health Action Plan to Prevent Heart Disease and ...
www.cdc.govStroke is the third leading cause of death, and both conditions are major causes of disability for people 65 and older, as well as for many younger adults. Thus, the importance of these conditions is not restricted to the