STOP Stroke

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Home The Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association Seeks To Overcome and Prevent Stroke.The Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association (dba Kentuckiana Stroke Association) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of stroke through education and awarenessLocking down high blood pressure during the CORONA-VIRUS crisis QUARANTINEFocusing on keeping your blood pressure within healthy levels has always been important, but even more so in the time of COVID-19.Researchers from ACC are saying thatearly findingssuggest you’re at risk of getting corona-virus if you are elderly and it could potentially raise your risk of experiencing serious complications from the corona-virus at any age if you suffer from high blood pressure. Hazards Reported Ahead | Avoid themMany different factors can becontributorsto high blood pressure. It is advised to use extra caution with:Various prescription drugs.Some forms of oral birth control, mental health drugs, corticosteroids, some cancer medications and immunosuppressants can impact your blood pressure. It is a good plan to discuss this with your physician or pharmacist and self-monitor your blood pressure while taking any of these medications.Medications available over the counter.With local allergies at full speed it is not unlikely some Kentuckians will need to take a decongestant or painkiller to combat the sinus pressure. Painkillers such as NSAIDs have been linked to an increase in blood pressure in some people. It has been recommended by the American Heart Association that, “people with heart concerns should limit or avoid them.”Harmless or Not? Tasty Treats.Did you know that there are licorice supplements that have been found to raise blood pressure? Even some cured meats can interact with various antidepressants used in the USA.Strong Drinks.Alcohol and high amounts of caffeine can impact your blood pressure as well. It is recommended less than four cups of caffeinated beverages per day for those who suffer from high blood pressure.Circle of Stress | Managing the effects of stress on your bodyPoor management of stresscan lead to bad habits. Many who struggle to manage their stress levels with healthy tools such as exercise, social supports and relaxation fall into the viscous cycle of stress-induced bad habits, such as poor diet. A poor diet increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. Managing high blood pressure can be stressful for some and they find themselves turning the to same bad habits that contributed to the high blood pressure in the first place. Make sure to talk with your doctor about any concerns you may have. Please do your best to manage your health conditions during this pandemic.Staying healthy with High Blood Pressure:the best defense | A Good OffenseThose individuals who have underlying health conditions or high blood pressure should follow the CDC recommendations to the letter. Following the game plan is essential to a good offense and thus a great defense. Here are some recommendationsto follow such as social distancing and proper hand-washing along with various other practices that can prevent COVID-19’s spread.What the Doctor Ordered |medical adviceUnless otherwise advised by your physician, according to astatementfrom the American Heart Association, the Heart Failure Society of America and the American College of Cardiology they found most patients who get diagnosed with COVID-19 should continue their medication for high blood pressure. The risk of stopping these medications could outweigh any potential benefits. Everyone is individual and their health care should be also. Be sure to consult with your physician before starting or stopping any treatment, especially high blood pressure medications. Remember there are social distancing healthcare options here in Kentuckiana through various medical offices to receive virtual or tele-medicine visits. Remember to keep extra medication on hand. Perhaps it would be a good plan to have enough medications to last several months, should a shelter in place mandate be ordered.ByAlisha Duvall MSW/MFT of Alee Solutions Kentuckiana Senior Living Specialist May 29, 2020 Updated03:09 p.m. ETi The Epidemiological Characteristics of an Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). China CDC Weekly 2020. 2(8): 1 ii Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE (March 3, 2020), retrieved from https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html?fbclid=IwAR29qGU1Zs2huweaWHXJA7sI_YnkdDNreGxK eH7qMHVVqXvuymQVBDrSBg#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 iii Chen H, Zhou M, Dong X, et al. Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of 99 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, China: a descriptive study. Lancet 2020; published online January 29. https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0140-6736%2820%2930211-7 iv Wang D, Hu B, Hu C, et al.Clinical Characteristics of 138 Hospitalized Patients with2019 Novel Coronavirus-Infected Pneumonia in Wuhan, China. JAMA. Published online February 07, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.1585Recognize It is time to call 911 | thinking FASTWhen blood pressure rises quickly to readings of 180/120 or greater it is likely a hypertensive crisis. Remember to BE FAST. If you or someone you love experiences these symptoms —call 911.We are here for you | reach out for resourcesKentuckiana Stroke Association has links to manyfree onlineSupport groupsthat connects people within our community. Centers for Disease Control and Preventioninformation and resources for COVID-19. STROKE OF LUCK WILL BE HELDFRIDAY, MAY 7TH 2021VERY LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE RESERVE YOUR TICKET TODAY2021 Stroke of Luck will be held Friday May 7th 2021 at Churchill Downs in the new section while the Millionaires row is being remodeled.Limited seating is available and are going fast.Gates open at 11:30AM and the first race begins at 12:45PM. FOURTH FLOOR of Finish Line Suites Web Design by : Alisha Duvall with Alee SolutionsSome images used in this template are the property of Vasuma and used with permission.Other images used are provided by area KSISA supporters and used with permission. Seek To Overcome and Prevent Stroke Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke AssociationSeeks To Overcome and Prevent Stroke - STOP Stroke

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