High blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity… are risk factors for strokes with no obvious symptoms. A stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is reduced or interrupted. When a stroke occurs, the affected area cannot receive the blood, oxygen, and nutrients it needs, and brain cells die. Besides the […]
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80% of stroke patients have severe sequelae
Escaped death after stroke, 80% of patients suffered sequelae with severe damage and 30% of them could not recover. Information was given by Doctor Nguyen Trong Luu, former Head of Rehabilitation Department at 108 Hospital, on September 10, and assessed that stroke is one of the diseases with high demand for rehabilitation training. Statistics from […]
Blood type A increases the risk of stroke
People with blood type A have a 16% higher risk of early stroke than other blood types, according to an American study. Research published in the journal Neurology The end of August showed that blood type was associated with the possibility of an early stroke. Data analyzed 48 genetic studies of ischemic stroke caused by […]
5 signs of heart changes during menopause
High cholesterol, increased belly fat, disrupted sleep, and depression are all signs that the heart is changing. Women’s menopause is often associated with insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats. Few people think that menopause in women is related to heart disease. However, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease should be […]
Complications of stroke to be aware of – VnExpress
Brain edema, pneumonia, epilepsy, depression… are unexpected complications of stroke. Stroke (cerebral vascular accident) is a dangerous disease, often leaving many serious complications for the patient. Depending on whether the stroke is caused by ischemic stroke or bleeding in the brain and the time the patient is treated for emergency treatment, complications will also vary. […]
Daily exercise reduces the risk of stroke – VnExpress
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking, cycling… 25 minutes a day can help reduce the risk of stroke by more than 40%. Recent US research published on DailyMail (UK) tracking the activities of more than 7,500 people in their 60s showed that people who sit for one hour a day have a 14% increased risk […]
How to reduce the risk of stroke recurrence
Stroke can recur very high, especially in the first 3 months, to reduce the risk should control blood pressure, reduce blood fat, quit smoking… My father had an atherosclerotic stroke half a year ago and had to be treated for 3-4 months in a row. He is now much better, but his mouth is still […]
How to reduce the risk of stroke by 80% – VnExpress
80% of strokes can be prevented through good control of related diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease; Don’t smoke, limit alcohol, eat healthy. A cerebrovascular accident (stroke) occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or becomes blocked. Older age and a family history of stroke are among the factors that […]
How stress destroys the body
Stress can affect the brain, heart, respiratory system, immune system and cause underlying medical conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and inflammatory bowel disease. Each person manifests stress differently, some with tremors or heart palpitations, while others experience muscle tension, headaches or stomachaches. The physiological response to stress can have profound and potential consequences for […]
Discovered a cure for a stroke that has been forgotten for decades
AmericaExperts at the University of Washington have discovered an effective but decades-neglected stroke treatment thanks to the patient’s genetic markers. Analyzing more than 5,000 genomes from ischemic stroke patients, the team found two genetic markers that can determine a patient’s condition 24 hours after a stroke. Two prominent genes are ADAM32 and GluR1. Both genes […]