The Major Causes and Risk Factors of a Stroke
A stroke or cerebrovascular is when the blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing the brain cells to die.
Risk Factors of a Stroke
High Blood Pressure is a major stroke risk factor. High blood pressure in adults is when an adults blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg systolic pressure or greater than or equal to 90 mm hg diastolic pressure. Children can have high blood pressure, and have a stoke too.
Diabetes mellitus can be the cause of a stroke, because people with diabetes often have high blood pressure and are over weight.
Heart disease is a stroke risk factor, because of atrial fibrillation which causes an irregular heartbeat which increases risk of a stroke. A heart attack is a major cause of death in stroke survivors.
TIAs is a mini stroke that lasts a short time like five or ten minutes, and then goes away without causing permanent damage. TIA's happens when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery, and part of your brain doesn't get the blood it needs.
Warning signs of TIA's
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
Carotid artery disease is a risk factor for a stroke. It happens when the carotid artery is narrowed by a fatty buildup of plaque that may become blocked by a blood clot, which can cause a stroke.
Risk Factors that you can Change
Smoking: If you smoke you should stop, because tobacco use can lead to a stroke.
Physical Activity: You need to start a workout plan be active and maintain a healthy body weight. If your over weight that's a risk factor of a stroke.
Alcohol: Don't drink alcohol, but if you just need a drink then have a small amount in moderation.
Illegal drugs: Just say no, don't use illegal drugs at all.
Risk factors of a Stroke that you can't change
Age: You can't help getting older, and this increases your risk of stroke.
Heredity and Race: If you have a close blood relative that has had a stroke then your at a higher risk of having one. We all know we can't change our race, and African Americans are at a higher risk of stroke.
Prior Stroke: Having one stroke puts you at a greater risk of having another stroke.
Knowing the warning signs: Your body will give you signs, and you need to listen to them it might just save your life.
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Published by Tanya Wells (Tsggirl)
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