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Every year on October 29th, World Stroke Day is held to raise awareness of this condition.

World Stroke Day 2020: A stroke is a stroke that occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted. In this state, brain cells begin to die due to the deprivation of oxygen supply. This loss of brain cells during stroke specifically affects certain abilities controlled by the brain, leading to amnesia, motor skills, muscle control, paralysis and even death if left untreated. There are two types of stroke: ischemic (the blood vessels that carry blood to the brain are blocked by blood clots) and hemorrhagic (the affected blood vessels in the brain begin to bleed due to weakening of the blood vessel walls).

World Stroke Day 2020: Who is at risk?

The peak age for stroke onset is usually 55 to 65 years, but due to poor lifestyles, the age group is declining. Apart from immutable risk factors such as genetics, genetic reasons, and family history, modifiable risk factors include hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, lack of physical activity, high cholesterol levels, and unhealthy Includes lifestyle.

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High blood pressure is a major risk of stroke. If blood pushes the arterial wall too hard, it can damage or weaken the arteries and cause a stroke. An unhealthy diet and lifestyle (physical inactivity) causes cardiovascular disease, diabetes and the accumulation of cholesterol. This contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries, which can block blood flow to the brain.

2020 Stroke Day: Uncontrolled blood pressure significantly increases the risk of stroke
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Men over the age of 55 are more likely to have a stroke than women of the same age because of the increased risk of stroke in an aging society. The main risk factors for women are excessive use of oral contraceptives, late pregnancy can raise blood pressure and stress the heart, and even women who complain of chronic migraine are at three times the risk of stroke. It will be higher.

What are the symptoms?

Sudden weakness and numbness of face, especially one arm, leg, or difficulty walking on one side of the body. Few people remain confused in the face of cognitive impairment, such as problems with speaking and understanding. Vision loss with severe headaches can also be a symptom of the onset of a stroke.

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Is Stroke Treatable?

Fortunately, a stroke can be cured with timely intervention, but when a stroke occurs, there is some brain damage and the condition of the brain cannot be restored. The first 6 hours after a stroke is the golden hour of stroke treatment. There are medical and surgical treatments-neurologists may prescribe anticoagulants or antihypertensive drugs that have the ability to interfere with blood clotting.

Stroke is an emergency medical care that requires emergency treatment
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Surgical procedures include carotid artery surgery, which helps remove fatty plaque from occluded blood vessels. Angioplasty can also be done to open an occlusion using a stent. Benefits can occur quickly or over time, depending on various factors such as the area of ​​the affected area, the amount of the affected area, and the patient’s motivation. The most rapid recovery usually occurs during the first 3-4 months after a stroke.

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Fortunately, 80% of all strokes are preventable. It begins with managing key risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, atrial fibrillation, and lack of physical activity. More than half of all strokes are caused by uncontrolled hypertension or hypertension and are the most important risk factors for control.

(Dr. Vipul Gupta, Director, Neurointervention, Artemis-Agrim Institute of Neurosciences, Gurgaon)

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