Correct answers

n (%)

Types of strokes

Intracerebral hemorrhage

12 (2.2%)

Cerebral arterial infarction

11 (2%)

Warning signs and symptoms

Sudden onset of facial or limb paralysis

364 (67%)

Sudden onset of language disorders

83 (15.3%)

Memory loss

69 (12.7%)

Sudden onset of sensitivity disorders

43 (7.9%)

Sudden onset of severe headaches with no known cause

29 (5.4%)

Consciousness disorders/Coma

28 (5.2%)

Sudden onset of balance disorders

26 (4.8%)

Sudden onset of vision problems in one or both eyes

14 (2.6%)

Convulsive seizure

11 (2%)

Sudden onset of weakness in the face, arms or legs

9 (1.7%)

Sudden onset of bleeding

6 (1.1%)

Risk factors

Stress

372 (68.5%)

Arterial hypertension

152 (28%)

Excessive alcohol consumption

93 (17.1%)

Cigarette smoking

48 (8.8%)

Sedentary lifestyle

48 (8.8%)

Obesity

42 (7.7%)

Diabetes mellitus

28 (5.2%)

Heart diseases

19 (3.5%)

Dyslipidemia

17 (3.1%)

Circumstances of onset

Disputes/Strong emotions

431 (79.4¨)

Sexual intercourse

278 (51.2)

Cerebral trauma

184 (33.9%)