THINK F.A.S.T.: AN EDUCATIONAL REVIEW OF STROKES
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Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing on average 800,000 Americans annually.^29 An overview of the three main components of the cardiovascular system (the heart, the blood, and the blood components) will be established with an in-‐depth look at the cerebral vasculature to explain the physiological mechanism of a stroke. There are two main categories of stroke, both with distinct causes and treatments, although they both occur without prior warning. A summary of the causes, treatment, and prevention methods are listed for both types of strokes, with some overlap between the two. Finally, a community outreach portion is included, comprised of a lesson plan to teach elementary students about strokes and explaining why it is important to teach young children about science in general.Type
textElectronic Thesis
Degree Name
B.S.H.S.Degree Level
BachelorsDegree Program
Honors CollegePhysiology