Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA / Stroke) 뇌졸중

 

 

 

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA / Stroke) 

Section	English	한국어
What is it? (정의)	A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked (ischemic) or a blood vessel bursts (hemorrhagic). Brain cells die quickly without oxygen.	뇌졸중은 뇌로 가는 혈류가 막히거나(허혈성) 혈관이 터질 때(출혈성) 발생합니다. 뇌세포는 산소 공급이 끊기면 빠르게 손상됩니다.
Key Signs & Symptoms (주요 증상)	⚡ FAST: • Face drooping • Arm weakness • Speech difficulty • Time to call 911 Other: vision problems, severe headache, dizziness, numbness/weakness on one side	⚡ FAST 기억하기: • 얼굴 한쪽이 처짐 • 팔에 힘이 없음 • 말이 어눌함 • 즉시 119 신고 기타: 시야장애, 갑작스러운 두통, 어지럼증, 편측 마비/감각이상
Safety Concerns (안전 유의점)	• Emergency – call 911 immediately • High fall risk • Aspiration risk if swallowing affected • Watch for changes in consciousness	• 응급상황 – 즉시 119 연락 • 낙상 위험 높음 • 연하 곤란 시 흡인 위험 ↑ • 의식 상태 변화 모니터링
Tests / Treatments Ordered (검사/치료)	• CT/MRI brain scan • Blood tests (clotting, glucose, cholesterol) • Carotid ultrasound • ECG (heart rhythm) Emergency: • tPA for ischemic stroke (within 4.5 hrs) • Surgery for hemorrhagic stroke	• CT/MRI 뇌 영상검사 • 혈액검사 (응고, 혈당, 콜레스테롤) • 경동맥 초음파 • 심전도 검사 응급 치료: • 허혈성: tPA (4.5시간 이내) • 출혈성: 수술/지혈 치료
Common Treatments (일반적 치료)	• Blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) • Statins (cholesterol) • Blood pressure meds • Physical, speech, occupational therapy • Lifestyle: quit smoking, healthy diet, exercise	• 항응고제 (아스피린, 와파린) • 스타틴 (콜레스테롤 조절) • 혈압약 • 재활치료 (운동, 언어, 작업치료) • 생활습관 개선: 금연, 건강한 식습관, 운동

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Memory Tip (암기 팁):

• Stroke = Brain Attack (뇌의 심장마비)
  
  
• FAST = Face, Arm, Speech, Time
  
  
• Time is brain → the sooner treated, the better
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the disease?

• A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke) or a blood vessel bursts (hemorrhagic stroke).
  
  
• Without blood and oxygen, brain cells die quickly.
  
  
• Effects depend on which part of the brain is damaged.
  
  

 

 

 

 

Key Signs & Symptoms

 Think FAST:

• Face drooping (one side droops, uneven smile)
  
  
• Arm weakness (can’t raise one arm)
  
  
• Speech difficulty (slurred or strange speech)
  
  
• Time to call emergency help
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

Other symptoms:

• Sudden vision problems
  
  
• Sudden severe headache
  
  
• Sudden dizziness, loss of balance
  
  
• Numbness or weakness (especially on one side)
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Considerations (What do I need to know?)

• Stroke is a medical emergency → call 911 immediately
  
  
• High risk of falls (weakness, dizziness)
  
  
• Swallowing problems → aspiration risk (may choke on food/drink)
  
  
• Monitor for changes in consciousness or worsening symptoms
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

Tests / Treatments Ordered

• Tests:
  
  
• Emergency Treatment:
  
  

Common Treatments (after diagnosis)

• Medications:
  
  
• Therapies:
  
  
• Lifestyle:
  
  

 

 

 

 

 Quick Memory Tip:

• Stroke = “Brain attack”
  
  
• FAST saves lives
  
  
• Time is brain → the sooner treated, the better the outcome