The poster provides detailed information of the two kinds of stroke i.e. Ischemic and hemorrhagic. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs as a result of blood vessels weakening and eventually bursting while ischemia occurs when a blood vessel gets clogged. The Ischemic stroke will occur when the blood vessel becomes quite narrow as a result of fat deposition. The narrowing of the vessel makes it difficult for blood to flow freely to the brains. Normally, Ischemic attacks are temporary and minor. However, in extreme cases, they cause major strokes that may leave the client hospitalized or even dead (Alway& Cole, 2009).
There are various measures that can be taken to reduce the occurrence of any of the two types of stroke. One, a patient should avoid smoking and smoke. In this case, a person should avoid smoking cigarettes or any other drugs as well as staying close to a person who is smoking. Two, exercise regularly. Three, check your diet to avoid getting overweight or obese and ensure the food taken has the recommended level of salt, fat, and cholesterol. Four, monitor and keep blood pressure in the normal range. This can be achieved by checking and treating irregular heartbeat. Finally, avoid over drinking of alcohol.
Everyone is at risk of stroke attack. However, the risk is higher in some groups of people than the others. For example, people whose family lineage has a history of heart diseases and stroke are likely to suffer from a stroke. Besides, older people are more likely to suffer from a stroke than young people. Other groups at risk are Latinos, Asians, and people who have ever suffered a stroke (Williams& Wilkins, 2005).
According to America heart association (2017), the following are the major facts to note about stroke. One, it is the third leading cause of death. Two, it can lead to long-term disability. However, 50 to 70 percent of victims suffer from a mild disability. Three, in every three minutes a person dies from a stroke attack.
The poster provides a lot of details to patients in point form to ensure they get the information easily. The points are also grouped in various topics to ensure people with non-medical background do not get confused. Finally, it makes use of various colors and ensures the subtopics are in large font to attract the attention of potential readers.
References
Alway, D., & Cole, J. W. (2009). Stroke essentials for primary care: a practical guide. New
York: Humana Press.
America heart association. (2017). Types of Stroke. Retrieved January 22, 2017, from
http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/TypesofStroke/Types-of-Stroke_UCM_308531_SubHomePage.jsp
Williams, L., & Wilkins. (2005). Pathophysiology: a 2-in-1 reference for nurses. Philadelphia:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
