Stroke a heart disease

 On page 2 of these posts, we had talked of high blood pressure, here, which is page 3, we will be talking of Stroke as a topic on its own. 

Stroke is also a form of heart disease; it occurs when there is an interruption of blood that flows to the brain which leads to cell death and potential lasting damage. It must be noted that stroke can be divided into two namely Ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, our focus is ischemic stroke, this topic is an important one that individuals search for on google.com as well as bing.com   on daily basis.

Ischemic Stroke: This occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain, it is vital to point out that almost 87% of stroke occurrence are ischemic stroke.

 

Risk factors for stroke often overlap with those for other heart diseases like high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart disease rhythm), high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle, these can significantly increase the likelihood of experiencing stroke occurrence.

Knowing the Symptoms of Ischemic stroke

The potential to identify stroke symptoms can be lifesaving, the common signs include the followings: sudden numbness or weakness in the face,arm,or leg particularly on one side of the body. Other symptoms are confusion, trouble speaking, difficulty seeing in one or both the two eyes and severe headache with no reason for its cause.

Remember when any, some or all of the above reasons happen, call on time the emergency service of medical provider.

Stroke Stages: It severity can be categorized into several stages, the initial stage involves the acute event itself, followed by the post stroke stage where recovery begins, then the rehabilitation stage where a patient recover therapy to regain lost skills and adapt to any enduring changes to prevent future stroke occurrence. 

Potential Solutions and Lifestyle Adjustments

 Experiencing a stroke can be terrifying ordeal, there are effective cure and lifestyle modification that can significantly improves outcomes and reduce the risk of future occurrence. Medication may involve blood thinners or drug to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Apart from medication lifestyle modifications plays an important role, regular physical activities, a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins as well as healthy weight can keep your cardiovascular system effective and efficient.

Moreso, stopping smoking and moderating alcohol intake are imperative steps towards a heart healthy life. 

In Conclusion: Understanding that stroke is a heart disease is critical for prevention and early detection, if you identify and recognize those symptoms listed above, do not hesitate to seek immediate medical help, timely intervention will enhance the chances of recovery. Knowing that taking charge of your health today paves the way for a healthier tomorrow.