React immediately if there are signs of a stroke
A Stroke (apoplexy) can theoretically occur at any age and is always a medical emergency, which requires immediate treatment to reduce the risk of permanent damage or death. Therefore they should Stroke Warning Sign be known to all people and not be ignored under any circumstances.
In a current contribution the Mayo Clinic (USA) emphasizes the expert Dr. Robert D. Brown Jr.how important it is “that people know what a stroke is, what the symptoms are and what are the risk factors for a stroke.” In particular, in an emergency, you should contact the so-called F.A.S.T.-Test recall.
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off, causing the brain lacks oxygen. mostly are blood clotwhich clog a vessel in the brain, the trigger, more rarely a stroke bleeding triggered in the brain.
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is the second most common cause of death and in Germany they are also the most common cause of permanent disability in adulthood. and “Strokes occur in people of all ages”stressed Dr. Brown.
Prompt treatment is crucial
If there is evidence of a stroke, be one rapid treatment is crucial and early intervention Reduce brain damage and other complications. For this, however, the signs of a stroke must be interpreted correctly.
What indicates a stroke?
Especially strong headache are probably still as possible to most people symptom of a stroke known, but headaches can also have numerous other causes.
Other symptoms that can indicate a stroke are numbness, signs of paralysis, speech disorders, dizziness and Gangunsicherheitusually only one side of the body is affected.
Last but not least are also nausea and vomiting – especially in combination with the other symptoms – a possible warning sign of a stroke.
FAST test allows quick assessment
The complaints mentioned should therefore not be ignored under any circumstances, emphasizes Dr. Brown. Of the F.A.S.T.-Test can enable a quick assessment of the situation in an emergency:
- Face (face): Does your face sag when you smile or speak?
- Arms (arms): Can both arms be moved equally (e.g. forward)?
- Speech (speech): Is the ability to speak impaired or are there speech disorders?
- Time (time): If there are any abnormalities in one of the three previous points, it is time to immediately Emergency call 112 to contact.
Contact 911
Ideally, the emergency services should also be given the approximate time at which the symptoms began, and until the ambulance arrives, those affected should no longer be left alone, reports the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) on its portal gesundheitsinformationen.de.
Despite the high death toll survive most people a strokebut paralysis or problems with various bodily functions, such as speaking, are relatively common consequences.
However, both the risk of death and the risk of permanent damage can be significantly reduced by early treatment. The warning signs of a stroke should therefore never ignored will. (fp)
Author and source information
This text corresponds to the specifications of medical specialist literature, medical guidelines and current studies and has been checked by medical professionals.
Sources:
- Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Don’t ignore the warning signs of stroke (veröffentlicht 24.05.2022), newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org
- Robert Koch Institute (RKI): 12-month prevalence of stroke or chronic symptoms resulting from a stroke in Germany – fact sheet – JoHM 1/2017 (accessed May 26, 2022), rki.de
- Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG): Stroke (accessed May 26, 2022), gesundheitsinformation.de
Important NOTE:
This article contains general advice only and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. He can not substitute a visit at the doctor.
