Cerebrovascular disease or Stroke is a condition in which blood flow to the brain is lost due to narrowing/blockage of cerebral blood vessels. This makes it unable to bring oxygen and nutrients to the brain. This results in damage to the brain and nervous system. If not treated promptly, there is a risk of paralysis. or death
There are 2 forms of cerebrovascular disease.
1. Cerebral artery stenosis or blockage It is caused by the accumulation of fat in the arteries, causing the blood vessels to constrict/narrow. Or caused by a blood clot from somewhere else, such as a blood clot from the heart. This will cause acute paralysis.
2. Cerebral artery rupture It is caused by the fragility of blood vessels due to high blood pressure. This causes the blood vessels in that area to swell and burst. Or blood vessels lose their elasticity from the accumulation of fat in the arteries, causing them to break easily. and a brain hemorrhage occurs, causing the patient to die in a short time.
Also notice the symptoms. FAST
Face The face and mouth are acutely distorted. Arms, arms and legs are weak, numb in half. Speech, tongue is stiff, speech is unclear, unable to think of words. Time is rushed to the hospital. It must be treated within 4 hours to prevent further damage to the brain.
Risk factors for stroke (Stroke)
It can occur for many reasons. which is divided into Factors that we can control and cannot control
Risk factors that cannot be controlled
age The risk increases with age.
sex Males are more at risk from the disease than females.
There is a family history of stroke.
Risk factors that can be controlled
High blood pressure, diabetes, high blood fat and heart disease.
Smoking cigarettes contains nicotine and carbon monoxide which reduces the amount of oxygen. and destroys blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to harden
Drinking alcohol is a risk factor that causes high blood pressure and stroke to occur more easily than the general public.
Using drugs such as amphetamines or cocaine can cause high blood pressure.
Prevention of stroke (Stroke)
Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes a day.
Change eating habits Choose to eat more fruits and vegetables. Reduce salty, sweet, oily foods and foods high in cholesterol and saturated fat.
If risk factors already exist, they must be treated regularly. Do not stop taking the medicine yourself.
stop smoking and avoid drinking alcohol
In addition, regular annual health examinations To find risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. It will help prevent stroke.
By Dr. Bandit Naresaseni
Doctor specializing in neurological and brain medicine Internal Medicine Department Bangpakok Samutprakan Hospital Tel. 0-2109-3222 ext. 10115-10116
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2023-10-31 06:11:56
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