Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management01:23

Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management

Nursing management for a patient with arteriosclerosis involves a comprehensive approach focusing on lifestyle modification, disease monitoring, education, and symptomatic care. Here is an overview of effective nursing strategies:Assessment and Monitoring: Initial and ongoing assessments are crucial. Nurses must document the patient's medical history, including any hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular diseases. Assessments also cover family history and lifestyle...
Ischemic Stroke l: Introduction01:15

Ischemic Stroke l: Introduction

Ischemic stroke is an acute cerebrovascular condition in which blood flow to a brain region is suddenly interrupted, leading to tissue infarction. Neurons depend on continuous oxygen and glucose supply, so even brief reductions in perfusion cause energy failure, ionic imbalance, and irreversible injury. Ischemic strokes are classified into thrombotic and embolic types based on their underlying mechanisms.Thrombotic MechanismsThrombotic stroke develops when a clot forms within a cerebral artery.
Regulation of Stroke Volume01:27

Regulation of Stroke Volume

The regulation of stroke volume, which is the amount of blood the heart pumps out during each heartbeat, is critical for maintaining a healthy circulatory system. Stroke volume is influenced by three main factors: preload, contractility, and afterload.
Preload refers to the degree of stretch on the heart before it contracts. It's analogous to the stretching of a rubber band; the more it's stretched, the more forcefully it snaps back. This concept is encapsulated in the Frank-Starling law of the...
Stroke: Introduction and Types01:29

Stroke: Introduction and Types

A stroke is an acute neurological event caused by the sudden disruption of cerebral blood flow, leading to rapid loss of neuronal function. Neurons depend on continuous oxygen and glucose supply, so even brief interruptions can cause irreversible injury within minutes. Strokes are classified into ischemic and hemorrhagic types.Ischemic StrokeIschemic strokes are most common and occur due to arterial occlusion, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This leads to energy failure, ionic...
Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures01:26

Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures

Effective preventive measures for coronary artery disease (CAD) focus on controlling modifiable risk factors, including cholesterol abnormalities and lifestyle changes.Cholesterol ManagementFirst, the Mediterranean diet and the American Heart Association advocate for maintaining low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels below 100 mg/dL, with a more stringent recommendation of below 70 mg/dL for individuals at high risk. LDL cholesterol, often termed "bad cholesterol," can lead to the...
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Developing Clinical Judgment During Transition to Practice With Rapid-Cycle Deliberate Practice Simulation.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2024
Same author

Implementation of a structured oral hygiene program through nursing assistant education to address non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia: A quasi-experimental study.

Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing·2024
Same author

Sustained delirium reduction in an inpatient neuroscience unit.

Worldviews on evidence-based nursing·2024
Same author

Letter to the Editor: Elusive Evidence.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2023
Same author

Preventing Postoperative Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression Through Implementation of an Enhanced Monitoring Program.

Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality·2021
Same author

Effectiveness of a Delirium Prevention Initiative on an Inpatient Neuroscience Unit.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2021
Same journal

Systematic Review of Psychometric Instruments Used to Measure Stroke Family Caregiver Health.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2026
Same journal

Media Review: Speak Up, Start Now.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Patient Experience Through the Commit-to-Sit Initiative: A Quality Improvement Study.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2026
Same journal

More than a Sample Size: Community Engagement as a Missing Infrastructure in Stroke Caregiving Nursing Research.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2026
Same journal

Stop Using Unvalidated Pretest-Posttest Surveys 10 Minutes After Teaching to the Test.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2026
Same journal

Impact of Postoperative Delirium on Multidimensional Recovery After Craniotomy: A Prospective Cohort Study.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

Community stroke prevention programs: an overview.

Elizabeth Kozub1

  • 1Neuroscience Critical Care Unit, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA. ekozub1@jhmi.edu

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|June 17, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, with existing disparities in risk and outcomes. Increased public awareness and reduction of modifiable risk factors are crucial for effective stroke prevention.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S.
  • Significant racial and gender disparities exist in stroke risk factors, incidence, and mortality.
  • Despite provider knowledge, stroke prevention and risk factor control are inadequate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for improved stroke prevention strategies.
  • To address the knowledge gap in the general population regarding stroke warning signs and risk factors.
  • To emphasize the importance of reducing modifiable risk factors for lowering stroke incidence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on stroke epidemiology and prevention programs.
  • Analysis of disparities in stroke risk factors, incidence, and mortality.
  • Assessment of public and healthcare provider knowledge and practices related to stroke.

Main Results:

  • Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability, disproportionately affecting certain populations.
  • A significant gap exists between healthcare provider knowledge and effective stroke risk factor control.
  • The general population demonstrates insufficient awareness of stroke warning signs and personal risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced public education on stroke warning signs and risk factors is essential.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to reduce modifiable stroke risk factors across diverse populations.
  • Successful stroke prevention requires a multi-faceted approach combining increased awareness and improved risk factor management.