Stroke can occur in anyone, especially those with risk factors.Early prevention is certainly a good way. Efforts can be done through a series of tests.
Stroke, in medically known as cerebrovascular disease is a condition where there was an attack on the brain tissue. The attack caused by blockage, narrowing, or rupture of blood vessels resulting in impaired function (reduction of blood flow and oxygen) into the nerve center of this.
Stroke appear suddenly; in seconds or minutes so that it can happen to anyone, anytime. Stroke not only cause a temporary phenomenon, but also can cause permanent damage.
Prevent stroke by identifying early risk factors. Some risk factors, such as age above 50 years, obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and lack of exercise. If you have risk factors as described, in general, your doctor will advise on how to reduce risk factors for stroke.
Prevent stroke by identifying early risk factors. Some risk factors, such as age above 50 years, obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and lack of exercise. If you have risk factors as described, in general, your doctor will advise on how to reduce risk factors for stroke.
"Regular medical checkups are useful to detect and treat high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Fataknya, implementing a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, reducing stress, and quitting smoking will help prevent the occurrence of stroke," explains Dr. Keith Goh, Consultant of Neurosurgery at the International Neuro Associates, Novena Medical Centre, Singapore.
Meanwhile, tests such as Computerized Tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is some effort to see signs of a stroke on the brain. Often times, the doctor will also ask for angiogram, such as CT-angiogram or MR-angiogram to study the blood vessels, and / or perfusion scan to assess the patterns of blood flow.
Various blood tests will also be required to assess the overall risk of stroke. Sometimes, the drug should be given, such as antiplatelet or anticoagulant to prevent blood vessel blockage.And if there are abnormalities of blood vessels that can cause bleeding in the brain, then surgery may be needed.
"Everyone has some stroke risk. Although there are several factors that can not be controlled, regular medical examination and early detection can help reduce the severity of the condition of stroke such as brain damage or even death," he said.
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