Since May is National Awareness Month Stroke GoHealth thought we would take a break to talk Medicare and dedicate today's blog about the awareness of stroke.
What is a stroke?
According to the website of the National Stroke Association, "a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery (a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body) or a blood vessel (a tube through which the blood moves through the body) breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When any of these things happen, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs "
When talking about stroke prevention, it is important to distinguish between two types of risk factors: controllable and uncontrollable ..
controllable risk factors
controllable risk factors are divided into two categories: lifestyle factors and medical factors. As you have noticed, a lifestyle factor can generally be changed, whereas a medical factor would most likely need treatment
- Controllable medical risk factors. - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, circulation problems
- flyable Lifestyle risk factors - smoking and smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, obesity
Uncontrollable risk factors
This category of risk factors include the following :. age, sex, race, stroke or TIA, family history, Fibromuscular dysplasia and patent foramen ovale (hole in the heart)
warning signs
There are many signs and symptoms of stroke warning. recognize and act quickly is the key to avoiding harmful effects
- sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side .. body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
- sudden headache with no known cause
If you have any of these symptoms, do not delay -.! call 911 immediately
For more valuable information on the National Awareness Month Stroke, click here. Take care of yourself and be sure to share this knowledge with a friend, one or both loved.
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