Translation exclusiveStroke is the fifth cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability.
In 2018, 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke and a person in the United States had a stroke every 40 seconds.
A stroke occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the brain are blocked by a clot or burst.
In contrast, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, which leads to the death of brain cells.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three main types of stroke are ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic attack.
It turns out that a hemorrhagic stroke occurs when blood from an artery in the brain leaks or ruptures, compressing and damaging brain cells while blood flow to the brain is blocked during a TIA for only a short time.
Symptoms of a stroke “FAST” include warning signs: facial drooping, arm weakness, and difficulty speaking. In addition, people should pay attention to sudden numbness, confusion, difficulty seeing, difficulty walking, and severe headaches.
According to a 2020 study, regarding 10-15% of strokes occur in people under the age of 50, although the risk of stroke increases with age.
Unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not getting enough exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity can increase the risk of stroke.