Stroke :
A vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding brain either from trauma or weakening of the vessel itself. The brain does not have a lot of room as it is, so when you suffer a brain bleed it will compress the surrounding area of the brain causing damage.
occurs when a blood clot travels to the brain, or when a plaque breaks off from a vessel caused by Atherosclerosis
After a cardiac event or procedure, our cardiac rehabilitation program helps you regain strength, improve cardiovascular fitness, and adopt heart-healthy lifestyle habits
Causes of stroke :
- Atherosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Structural abnormality
- Arrhythmia
- ArrhythmiaHead injury
Stroke prevention (lifestyle) :
- Eating healthy
- Stay active
- Reduce stress
- Weight management
- Quit smoking
- Alcohol abuse
- Don’t use illicit drugs
Risk factors you cannot control :
Gender at birth: Your risk of heart disease and stroke increases after menopause. Women have Unique risk factors.
Family and medical history:If a first degree relative has had a heart disease or stroke, then you are at higher risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Age: The older you are, the higher your risk of stroke
Heritage: Those of indigenous, african and south asian heritage are at higher risk of heart disease and stroke than the general population due to being more likely to have hypertension and/or diabetes.
Personal circumstance: This includes factors such as access to care, healthy food, clean water and other environmental factors.
If you suspect that you or your loved one is having a stroke, Dial 9-1-1. This is a Medical emergency and an ambulance will get you to the best hospital for stroke management.
