What is a stroke?- Stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen.
- Stroke is caused by the blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain.
- Sudden tingling, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the body or difficulty with balance, speaking, swallowing, or vision can be a symptom of a stroke.
The most common risk factors for stroke:* high blood pressure
* high cholesterol
* smoking
* diabetes
* increasing age
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke:
-Sudden numbness or weakness of face, leg or arm, especially on one side of the body.
-Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech.
-Sudden dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
-Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
-Sudden dizziness, loss of balanca or unsteadiness.
What should be done if you suspect you or someone else is having a stroke?
*The first action should be to call 911.
Ensuring that the ambulance arrives as soon as possible.
* The affected person should lie flat to promote an optimal blood flow to the brain.
* If drowsiness, unresponsiveness, or nausea are present, the person should be placed in the rescue position on their side to prevent choking should vomiting occur.
* Although aspirin plays a major role in stroke prevention, once the symptoms of a stroke begin, it is generally recommended that additional aspirin not be taken until the patient receives medical attention. If stroke is of the bleeding type, aspirin could theoretically make matters worse.
STROKE PREVENTION GUIDELINES
- Know your blood pressure, have it checked at least once a year
- Find out if you have atrial fibrillation, which encourages the formation of blood clots that could cause a stroke
- If you smoke, stop
- If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
- Find out if you have high cholesterol
- If you have diabetes, take measures to control the condition
- Include exercise in your daily routine
- Eat a low-salt diet
- Ask your physician if you have circulation problems that could increase the risk of stroke and
- If you experience any stroke symptoms, including sudden weakness of the face or a limb, a blurring of vision, dizziness, or an intense headache, seek immediate medical attention.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke!!!
Common, chronic bacterial infections, including gum disease, urinary tract and lung infections, may increase the risk of atherosclerosis, a build-up of fatty plaques in the arteries that could lead to heart attack, study findings suggest.
| People with gum disease may be at greater risk for stroke because of an increased tendency to have blockages in the carotid arteries of the neck. A buildup of fatty plaque in the carotid arteries increases the risk of stroke by reducing blood flow to the brain, as well as by promoting formation of a blood clot that can cause a stroke. |  |
Periodontal, or gum, disease is caused by a chronic, low-grade infection that is often not linked by physicians to other conditions such as conditions causing stroke. However, gum disease involves a large amount of bone and there is a lot of tissue in contact with that bone. From this contact, bacteria and inflammatory, toxic compounds can gain access to the blood stream, where they may have a detrimental effect on the lining of blood vessels. It is believed that inflammation plays an important role in stroke and heart disease.
source : Yahoo
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