The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPYBS) and the Hospital de Clínicas join in an awareness campaign about the actions and treatments in the event that a person suffers a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA). The day of this illness is remembered this Tuesday, October 29.
By ABC Color
October 27, 2024 – 16:59
He Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), commonly known as stroke, is the third cause of death worldwide and the main cause of disability in adults. In Paraguay, the Hospital de Clínicas, together with the Ministry of Health, implement effective strategies for the successful treatment of strokes. In a statement, they mention that the key to success lies in the early detection of symptoms and the speed of the response.
It is essential that both health professionals and the general population are trained to identify the warning signs of stroke. If a stroke is suspected, it is crucial to get to the hospital within 4 and a half hours of symptoms appearing. This time is vital to increase the chances of saving lives and minimizing the consequences.
a stroke It occurs when blood flow in an artery in the brain is interrupted, either by a clot (ischemic stroke) or by a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
He brain needs blood and oxygen to function correctly. The lack of these elements can cause irreversible brain damage, losing up to 30 million neurons per minute.
Symptoms of a stroke
-Sudden loss of language
-Deviation of the mouth to one side
-Weakness of one arm or one leg or both
-Sudden loss of vision
Situation in Paraguay
According to Dr. Ricardo Mernes, taking as a reference that the Paraguayan population is 6 million people, There should be between 8 and 9 thousand cases of people suffering from stroke per year in Paraguay, because the annual incidence is 130 to 150 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants per year, he told ABC Color.
He added that the Mortality varies according to severity and is generally close to 20%. The degree of disability, it is between 60% and 70% of patients and About half of those affected are left with a severe disability.
Been: Stroke: cerebrovascular attack, when brain function is suddenly interrupted
Actions within the campaign
In an effort to reduce deaths and disability caused by cerebrovascular attacks (CVA), Paraguay launched a national campaign, since October 29 is “Stroke Day.”
Several hospitals are equipped and prepared to receive patients with this pathology.. Specific procedures have been implemented that are already in operation in various Health institutions throughout the country.
The national campaign not only seeks to inform, but also involve the entire community in the fight against this serious disease.
on tuesday A Congress on stroke will be held. The location will be Textilia and the activity aimed at doctors will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
