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Dr. KHOOBSURAT NAJMA

WHAT IS A STROKE?

Stroke is a condition in which blood flow to an area of brain is cut off causing oxygen deprivation and death of those brain cells. As a result, the abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost.

It not treated on time; it can cause long term complications like paralysis, loss of bowel and bladder control, pain in hands and feet.

RISK FACTORS

Controllable Risk Factors

• Up to 50 % strokes are preventable by managing these risk factors: High blood pressure, heart diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, excessive alcohol intake, obesity

Uncontrollable Risk Factors

• Age (>65), Gender (Men have more strokes, women have deadlier strokes), Family history

SYMPTOMS

• Confusion, trouble speaking and understanding
• Headache, altered consciousness/ vomiting
• Numbness of the face, arm or leg, particularly on one side of the body
• Trouble seeing walking

DIAGNOSIS

Stroke should be treated within treated 3 hours of the symptoms first appearing.

If you think someone may be having a stroke use the F.A.S.T test.

Face – Check their face. Has their face fallen on one side?

Arms – Can they raise both arms and keep them there?

Speech – Is their speech slurred?

Time is critical. If you notice any of these signs, call the nearby hospital immediately

Doctor will conduct the following tests:

• Physical examination
• Blood tests
• CT scan and MRI scan of brain
• Carotid ultrasound: an ultrasound scan to check the blood flow of the carotid arteries
• Cerebral angiogram: to get a view of the brain and neck arteries
• Echocardiogram: to check for any clots in the heart

TREATMENT

Treatment Involves:

Medicines: Drugs are given to break down clots and prevent further clot , reduce the pressure in the brain and seizures.

Surgery is done to repair any problems with blood vessels.

PREVENTION

• The best way to prevent a stroke is to treat the underlying risk factors and adopt a healthy lifestyle
• Eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables and low in cholesterol and saturated fat
• Exercise regularly
• Keep blood pressure and diabetes under control
• Maintain a healthy weight

Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake

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