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2. Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale - Wikipedia

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   The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (abbreviated CPSS) is a system used to diagnose a potential stroke in a prehospital setting. [1] It tests three signs for abnormal findings which may indicate that the patient is having a stroke.

3. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale - Wikipedia

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   The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, or NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), is a tool used by healthcare providers to objectively quantify the impairment caused by a stroke and aid planning post-acute care disposition, though was intended to assess differences in interventions in clinical trials. The NIHSS was designed for the National ...

4. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke can be classified into two major categories: ischemic and hemorrhagic. [20] Ischemic stroke is caused by interruption of the blood supply to the brain, while hemorrhagic stroke results from the rupture of a blood vessel or an abnormal vascular structure. About 87% of stroke is ischemic, with the rest being hemorrhagic.

5. Emergency Severity Index - Wikipedia

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   Emergency Dept. Entrance. The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a five-level emergency department triage algorithm, initially developed in 1998 by emergency physicians Richard Wurez and David Eitel. [1]

6. FAST (stroke) - Wikipedia

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   FDA infographic teaching the FAST mnemonic. FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic device to help early recognition and detection of the signs and symptoms of a stroke.The acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm (or leg) weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services.

7. Sleep hygiene: What it is and how to establish a better ... - AOL

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   And while following these guidelines can help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, research shows that exercise can improve your sleep in ...