{"id":5264,"date":"2022-05-17T14:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T19:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekcblog.com\/?post_type=engage&amp;p=5264"},"modified":"2022-05-17T14:19:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T19:19:00","slug":"summer-2022-be-stroke-aware-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"engage","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blog\/engage\/summer-2022-be-stroke-aware-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2022 &#8211; Be Stroke-Aware this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekcblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A3_Hero_WellSaid_May22-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5135\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With stroke killing nearly 150,000 of the 860,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year<sup>1<\/sup>, it&#8217;s important to know your risks, know how to recognize signs, and know what lifestyle changes can prevent a stroke from happening in the first place.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroke causes brain tissue to die which can lead to damage, disability or even death.\u202fStroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, and\u202fas many as 80% of strokes are preventable.<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What puts you at risk for a stroke?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can have a stroke at any time.\u202fEvery year, 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke<sup>3<\/sup>. There are several factors you can control to reduce your risk for a stroke.\u202fThese include reducing alcohol, stop smoking and getting enough exercise.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some conditions increase your risk for a stroke. These include diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. You can reduce your risk for a stroke by treating these conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to remember the common signs of a stroke is remembering how you need to respond:\u202f<strong>FAST!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F = Facial drooping.\u202fIf you ask the person to smile, do both corners of the mouth turn up?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A = Arm weakness.\u202fCan the person raise both of their arms?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S = Speech difficulty.\u202fAsk the person to repeat a sentence.\u202fAre the words slurred?\u202fCan they talk?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T= Time to call 911.\u202fIf a person shows any of the above signs call 911 immediately.\u202fStroke treatment can begin in the ambulance and time is critical for successful treatment of stroke.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other common signs of a stroke:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden dizziness or trouble walking&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sudden trouble seeing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Severe headache&nbsp;<\/li><li>Any numbness of the face, arm or leg&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sudden confusion or trouble understanding others&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent a stroke.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure is the most important treatable risk factor for stroke, so be sure to check your blood pressure regularly. If it\u2019s elevated, discuss treatment with your physician.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce your risk of stroke:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eat a healthy diet with fruits and vegetables&nbsp;<\/li><li>Maintain a healthy weight&nbsp;<\/li><li>Be active! Regular exercise reduces your risk&nbsp;<\/li><li>Limit alcohol consumption&nbsp;<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t smoke&nbsp;<\/li><li>Prevent or manage other conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity to reduce your risk&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What factors put you at higher risk for a stroke?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Age \u2013 The older you are, the higher the risk for a stroke.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex \u2013 Women are more likely to have a stroke and are more likely to die from a stroke.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genetics \u2013 People with a family history of stroke have a higher risk for a stroke.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Race or Ethnicity \u2013 Black, Hispanic, and American Indian people are more likely to have a stroke than Whites, Asians, or non-Hispanics.\u202fBlacks are more likely to die from stroke than Whites.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Blue Medicare Advantage Care Manager is Here to Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know your Blue Medicare Advantage plan includes a Care Management Program? Blue KC\u2019s Care Managers can help you decrease your risk of stroke and help with any of your chronic conditions. Participation is confidential, voluntary, and at no additional cost to you. To learn more about this program, please contact a Care Manager at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:816-395-2879\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">816-395-2879<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-866-859-3811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-866-859-3811 (TTY:711)<\/a><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sources:<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of Death 1999\u20132017 on CDC WONDER Online Database website.\u202f <a href=\"http:\/\/wonder.cdc.gov\/ucd-icd10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/wonder.cdc.gov\/ucd-icd10.html<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(2) Lackland DT, Roccella EJ, Deutsch AF, et al. ; American Heart Association Stroke Council; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research; Council on Functional Genomics and Translational Biology. Factors influencing the decline in stroke mortality: a statement from the American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association. Stroke 2014;45:315\u201353.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(3) Benjamin EJ, Muntner P, Alonso A, et al. Heart disease and stroke statistics\u20142019 update: a report from the American Heart Association.\u202fCirculation. 2019;139:e1\u2013e473. doi: 10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000659.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5136,"template":"","engage_categories":[],"class_list":["post-5264","engage","type-engage","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Summer 2022 - Be Stroke-Aware this Summer - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Summer 2022 - Be Stroke-Aware this Summer - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With stroke killing nearly 150,000 of the 860,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year1, it&#8217;s important to know your risks, know how to recognize signs, and know what lifestyle changes can prevent a stroke from happening in the first place.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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