World Stroke Day is another important health awareness day that aims to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of strokes. It serves as a reminder for individuals to prioritise their cardiovascular health and learn the warning signs of a stroke for early intervention.
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. This causes the cells in this area of the brain to die off.
Types of Strokes
- Ischemic Stroke
Occurs when the blood supply is cut off, due to a clot forming within a blood vessel in the brain.
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
Occurs when a blood vessel bursts and bleeds reducing the blood supply to the brain.
Risk Factors
Raised cholesterol
High blood pressure
Uncontrolled diabetes
Excessive alcohol
Smoking
Atrial fibrillation
Symptoms:
Arm or leg weakness
Speech changes
Facial weakness
Visual changes
Diagnosis
Checking for irregular heartbeat
Blood tests for cholesterol
CT scans
MRI scans
Treatment
Physical therapies
Thrombolysis & thrombectomy
Psychological therapies
Medication
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