Stroke Prevention, Watch For The Symptoms

Stroke Prevention, Watch For The Symptoms

Brain attack or stroke is one of the common causes of death and disability in people. When the supply of blood to brain cells is hindered it might result in the irreversible damage of brain cells and the death of brain tissue. Ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke are the most common types. 

When there is any obstruction in the blood supplying artery to the brain, there will be a significant drop in the quantity of blood flow, which in turn results in ischemic stroke. On the other hand, if the stroke is caused due to the bleeding from the punctured blood vessels in the brain it is referred to as hemorrhagic stroke.

In the event of ischemic stroke, the lowered blood flow might also cause further damage to the cells of the brain by triggering a chain of events, which is known as ischemic cascade. Timely treatment can reduce the intensity of this process along with cutting down the possibilities of permanent damages. 

Brain attacks or strokes are emergency situations that call for urgent medical intervention. The American Stroke Association has discovered many symptoms of a stroke.

However all patients of stroke need not show all these conditions and  remember that these warning signals of stroke might not remain forever; as they can appear and disappear at any time. It is advisable that anyone with any of these symptoms should seek immediate medical aid.

Time factor is also crucial in the treatment of strokes. The earlier the treatment the better will be the chances of recovery. 

Some of the common notable symptoms of stroke include 
•    Sudden weakness of the face, arms or legs , typically on one side of the body
•    Mental Disorder
•    Blurred vision
•    Loss of balance or dexterity, trouble in walking steadily
•    Splitting headache without any apparent reason
•    Difficulty in verbal communication or understanding talk
      
In the US, stroke is the third major cause of death and the most common cause of disability. It is estimated that every year around 600,000 brain attacks occur out of which, roughly 25% are life threatening. Studies show that stroke is more prevalent in African Americans compared to Caucasians.

Stroke can occur in men and women alike however the mortality rate in women due to stroke is more than in men. Ischemic stroke is more common in aged people over 65 years while younger people are more susceptible to hemorrhagic stroke.