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What is a stroke?
A stroke can happen when you least expect it and experience the symptoms without any warning. You could have sudden trouble speaking or walking, one-sided weakness, or your face can look uneven. Stroke is also called a brain attack or a cerebrovascular accident, which is similar to a heart attack, where vital blood flow and oxygen is cut off from the brain. This is an emergency condition, and often in hospitals you will hear an alert called overhead, “Stroke Team to the ER,” or “Brain Attack Team to the ER,” and healthcare professionals rush to the emergency room to attend to these patients, because “time is brain.” There are two main kinds of stroke — ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke happens when a blood vessel (artery) in the brain is blocked by either a gradual buildup of fatty deposits or a blood clot. About 85 percent of strokes are embolic. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and blood leaks into the brain. These are less common (15 percent) yet are responsible for more than 30 percent of all stroke deaths. Leakage of blood causes swelling of the brain and an increase of pressure within the skull. The pressure and inflammation can damage brain cells and tissue. [caption id="attachment_122313" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF UNSPLASH/OB RH | CIGARETTE smoking is a risk factor for stroke.[/caption] There is also something called a TIA (transient ischemic attack), where blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked. Like ischemic strokes, TIAs are often caused by blood clots, but symptoms only last less than a minute or up to an hour. Often referred to as a “mini-stroke,” a TIA is no less serious. If you have experienced a TIA, you are at higher risk of having a real stroke. Tests may determine the cause of the TIA and help you take steps to prevent another TIA or the occurrence of a stroke. Risk factors that increase your risk for a stroke are: — High blood pressure — Heart disease — High cholesterol — Diabetes — Obstructive sleep apnea — Obesity — Physical inactivity — Smoking -— Heavy or binge drinking [caption id="attachment_122315" align="aligncenter" width="659"] photograph courtesy of apollo hospitals | HEADACHE is a common phenomenon in Ischemic Stroke.[/caption] The chances of having a stroke also increase with age and if you have a family history of stroke. Men also have a higher risk of stroke than women. It is important to recognize symptoms of stroke and act quickly. The most effective stroke treatments are only available if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within the first three hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for some stroke treatments if they arrive at the hospital after the three-hour window. This simple test will help you detect stroke symptoms and act FAST: Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase, such as “My name is…” Are their words slurred or hard to understand? Time: If you observe any of these signs, call your doctor and for an ambulance immediately and head to the closest emergency room. Other symptoms of stroke include the following which occur all of a sudden: — Confusion — Difficulty speaking or understanding — Trouble seeing in one or both eyes — Loss of balance or coordination — Severe headache with no known cause, sometimes also described as the “worst headache of your life” — Face and limb pain — Hiccups — Nausea — General weakness [caption id="attachment_122314" align="aligncenter" width="698"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF PEXELS/nataliya vaitkevich | PEOPLE with diabetes have a higher risk of getting a stroke.[/caption] Aside from taking the person who may be having a stroke to the ER, be sure to keep them from eating or drinking. If the person stops breathing, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if possible and turn their head to the side if he or she begins vomiting, to prevent choking. If you suspect that you or someone you know could be having a stroke, always seek medical attention immediately because every minute counts. The sooner you act, the greater the chance of survival and preventing long-term disabilities from a stroke. Time is of the essence, so act FAST. The post What is a stroke? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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