A London clinic observed six signs among 43% of patients, and constituting a mini-stroke.
150,000 people each year in France are victims of a stroke (stroke). And we know that rapid care is the key to less severe sequelae.
The observations of a London clinic, Cardiac Care, on patients who have suffered strokes, might help us all to avoid them.
Stroke: Six signs a week before
These are 6 signs that appear a week before the stroke in 43% of patients followed:
- headache,
- balance disorders,
- language disorders,
- alertness disorders,
- difficulty expressing oneself,
- visual field disorders,
- muscle weakness or numbness of one or more limbs.
The clinic states:
The signs of a stroke often appear suddenly, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have time to act. Some people will experience symptoms several days before they have a stroke.
A mini-stroke to be taken seriously
These signs are often correlated with what can be called a mini-stroke, which is, as its name suggests, a less serious crisis, but which is most of the time the harbinger of a larger stroke.
And that it is therefore imperative to consult a health professional, as the clinic reminds us: “If you take note of these symptoms and seek help, even if they go away, then your chances of recovery are much better.”
Other Stroke Links
The revelation of these signs comes as this year scientists established a link between blood type and risk of strokeor once more, and this is more surprising, an association with evening meal times.
As a reminder, a mini-stroke occurs when a clot briefly blocks a blood vessel. The signs usually last no more than 24 hours. According to the French Neurovascular Society, 80% of strokes might be avoided if these warning signs were detected at the right time.