What Is Stroke ?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or burst blood vessel
What Are The Types Of Stroke ?
Ischemic Stroke(Blockage) -Caused by a blockage in blood vessels in brain
Hemorrhagic Stroke(Bleeding) -Caused by burst or leaking blood vessels in brain
What are The Causes Of Ischemic Stroke ?
Begins with the development of fatty deposits lining the blood vessel wall. Thrombus: Development of blood clot at the fatty deposit. Embolus: Travelling particle too large to pass through a small vessel
What Are The Causes Of Hemorrhagic Stroke ?
Occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures. Aneurysms:Balloning of a weakened region of a blood vessel. Arteriovenous Malformations(AVMs): abnormal blood vessels.
Stroke Risk Factors That Cannot Be Treated
Age, Sex, Race, Prior Stroke, Family History, Hypertension/High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Cigarette Smoking, Transient Ischemic Attaks, Diabetes, Elevated Blood Cholesterol/Lipids
Stroke Warning Signs:
- Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordinations.
- Sudden severe headeches with no known cause(for hemorrhagic stroke)
What Are The Effect Of Stroke ?
- Paralyzed left or right side, Spatial perceptual defects, Quick impulsive behavioral style, Memory deficits, Motor deficits etc.
How Are The Strokes Treated ?
- Clot-busters e.g., t-PA, Anticongulants-warfarin, Carotid Endarterectomy, Angioplasty/Stents, Surgical Intervention, Endovascular Procedures etc.
Prevention Of Strokes:
- Control high blood pressure, Prevent heart disease, Stop cigarette smoking, Recognize signs of TIA and ask the physician, Reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Rehabilitation
After suffering a stroke, it‚s important to begin a rehabilitation program as soon as possible.
Types of rehabilitation programs:
1. Hospital program, 2.Nursing facilities, 3.Outpatient programs, 4.Home based programs
At last we can say Learn to recognize a stroke. Time lost is a brain lost. Stoke is medical emergency! If you notice one or more stroke warning signs, get help immediately.
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