TODAY IS WORLD STROKE DAY.
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Stroke happens when Blood flow to the Brain is cut off. Can either bursting of blood vessels or blockage of vessels
About 6.5 Million people die from Stroke each year, About 6% of these deaths are aged 15- 49
A simple thread on Stroke.
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Stroke happens when Blood flow to the Brain is cut off. Can either bursting of blood vessels or blockage of vessels
About 6.5 Million people die from Stroke each year, About 6% of these deaths are aged 15- 49
Why do people have Stroke ?
There are risk factors for Stroke, Some we can change some we cannot change
Those we can change
-Hypertension
Diabetes
Smoking
Alcohol
Use of hard drugs
High blood fats
Sedentary lifestyle
Some organ diseases
Oral contraceptive pills
Obesity
There are risk factors for Stroke, Some we can change some we cannot change
Those we can change
-Hypertension
Diabetes
Smoking
Alcohol
Use of hard drugs
High blood fats
Sedentary lifestyle
Some organ diseases
Oral contraceptive pills
Obesity
Those you cannot change
Being a Male
Black
Family history of stroke
A previous stroke
Aging
Some inheritable causes
Being a Male
Black
Family history of stroke
A previous stroke
Aging
Some inheritable causes
Symptoms of a stroke
Symptoms depend on part of the brain affected.
Common ones are:
Speech problem
Difficulty moving a part of the body
Deviation of Mouth
Headache
Vomiting
Movement problem
Problem swallowing
Confusion
Symptoms depend on part of the brain affected.
Common ones are:
Speech problem
Difficulty moving a part of the body
Deviation of Mouth
Headache
Vomiting
Movement problem
Problem swallowing
Confusion
One of the reason there are increased death in stroke patients include Late presentation.
If you notice any of this, Rush to a Hospital.
Presenting within 3 to 4 hours after a stroke can help save a large part of the Brain
ACT FAST (See picture)
If you notice any of this, Rush to a Hospital.
Presenting within 3 to 4 hours after a stroke can help save a large part of the Brain
ACT FAST (See picture)
What could happen If stroke patients don’t get care?
-They could die
-Food can get into the chest causing a terrible chest infection that can kill them
-They could have seizures
-They can have depression and psychiatric problem
-Can have memory problems
-Can have another stroke
-They could die
-Food can get into the chest causing a terrible chest infection that can kill them
-They could have seizures
-They can have depression and psychiatric problem
-Can have memory problems
-Can have another stroke
How do I reduce my chances of a stroke
-Check your blood pressure
-Avoid smoking and alcohol
-Exercise
-Cut away hard drugs
-Eat healthy
-If you have Hypertension or Diabetes use your medication
-Ensure routine health checks
-Check your blood pressure
-Avoid smoking and alcohol
-Exercise
-Cut away hard drugs
-Eat healthy
-If you have Hypertension or Diabetes use your medication
-Ensure routine health checks
IS THERE PARTIAL STROKE?
NOTHING LIKE PARTIAL STROKE
The word Partial stroke is a misnomer for a condition called TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK.
NOTHING LIKE PARTIAL STROKE
The word Partial stroke is a misnomer for a condition called TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK.
Some people notice a side of their body was weak for few hours or speech changed then later get Better.
Don't ignore
This is a red flag and should go to a Hospital. A TIA (so called partial stroke) is just telling you, Be careful you are about to have a stroke
#Worldstrokeday
Don't ignore
This is a red flag and should go to a Hospital. A TIA (so called partial stroke) is just telling you, Be careful you are about to have a stroke
#Worldstrokeday
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