Sunday, September 27, 2009

Stroke attack




I just want to share some information about stroke attack. a few days ago, my aunt ( my father's sister) had died because of second stroke attack.. it really touch my heart and remind me to always take care of my health and my daily diet since my blood cholesterol level is high and bad to know my high density cholesterol is low... I really have to beware about my food intake and i have to consistent with my routine of life 15 minutes walking without stop....and consistent with ur vegetable , fruit and drinks a lot of lukewarm water..and reduce ur stress level....this is the tough part that i can't consistent as long as i am always think small matter in my life deeply until pressure me. sometimes this habit prevent u to be an optimistic and always make me not believe in myself..
While you may be aware that heart disease can lead to heart attack, you may not be aware that heart disease also increases your risk of stroke. In fact, the same things that increase your risk of heart attack also increase your risk of stroke. Some risk factors that can lead to heart attack, high bad cholesterol (LDL), low good cholesterol (HDL), high blood pressure, being overweight, smoking and diabetes.

How a Heart Attack Happens

Your blood carries oxygen and nutrients to your heart muscle to help your heart function properly. A heart attack happens when this blood flow to the heart is blocked. Three steps occur to cause a heart attack:
  1. Over time, cholesterol and other substances can build up in the wall of the arteries in your heart, narrowing them. This build up is called plaque.

  2. A piece of plaque can break off, blocking the flow of blood to your heart and cutting off the oxygen and nutrients your heart needs.

  3. When the blood flow is blocked completely, you have a heart attack and the part of your heart muscle affected can be severely damaged or die.

  4. Many people who have a heart attack recover, but it takes time and a commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle

How a Stroke Happens


The same process of plaque buildup in the arteries that can lead to heart attack can also lead to stroke. Just as the arteries in the heart can become blocked by the buildup of cholesterol and other substances, the arteries in and leading to the brain can also become affected by plaque build up. When this plaque breaks off and forms a clot that obstructs the flow of blood to the brain, a stroke can occur.1 This type of stroke is called an ischemic stroke and accounts for about 83 percent of all strokes

When you have a stroke, vital areas of your brain do not receive the oxygen and nutrients they need to function properly. This can lead to permanent damage to the areas of the brain affected. In turn, the body functions controlled by the injured parts of the brain will not work properly. This is why stroke can be so disabling.
Depending on the part of brain affected, stroke can cause:

  • Paralysis

  • Walking problems

  • Vision problems

  • Problems with speech and language
  • Memory loss
  • Loss of control of bodily functions
  • Inability to care for oneself properly
  • Behavior and personality changes

While a full-fledged stroke can occur with no warning, many people with blocked arteries experience small strokes, called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Symptoms can include:

  • Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden difficulty with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination
    TIAs occur when a clot forms in the brain, causing symptoms, but then resolves itself before causing major damage. Even though symptoms disappear quickly, TIAs are a warning sign that you are at risk of a major stroke. If you have a TIA, you should take action immediately to prevent a full-blown stroke.

  • Take steps to manage your risk factors for heart disease and stroke, including getting all your cholesterol numbers to healthy levels.
  • Know the Signs of Stroke

    Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
    Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
    Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
    Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
    Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

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