According to Professor Pham Gia Khai – president of the Vietnamese Cardiology Association, preventing the formation and dissolution of blood clots is a measure to limit stroke. Accordingly, the patient should be careful and apply this principle of treatment.
Stroke is the third most dangerous disease after cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to a study published in the Lancet Medical Journal, over the past 20 years, the number of people with stroke between the ages of 20 and 64 has increased by 25%. People under 75 now account for 62% of all new strokes, of which 45% die and 72% get sick or ill.
Research shows that up to 61.5% of people get sick and 51.7% die from hemorrhagic stroke, which occurs when a weak blood vessel is broken, the main cause of which is high blood pressure. and induce an unhealthy lifestyle.
Professor Dr Pham Gia Khai said stroke can happen anytime and very easily be fatal if not treated quickly. The disease is common in people with risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes. The cause is atherosclerosis in the arteries, narrowing the lumen of the vessel, causing blockage of blood clots, or the brittleness of hardened vascular walls, causing bleeding. In particular, a blood clot is identified as the cause of 80% of strokes.
When a blood clot appears, it obstructs the blood flow, interrupting the blood flow, causing ischemia in the brain (cerebral infarction). With anemia, the brain stops working and dies within seconds to minutes. At this time, the patient is suddenly dizzy, unbalanced, has an unexplained headache, loss of vision, difficulty speaking, weakness or paralysis of a limb, hemiplegia … Treatment is only necessary. ‘effective within the first 3 hours of the first sign of stroke.
To avoid the unfortunate consequences of a stroke, people with risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity must proactively prevent this dangerous disease.
Sharing effective prevention methods, Professor Pham Gia Khai said, “Studies show that preventing the formation and dissolution of blood clots is the first step in preventing stroke. Brain”.
Measures To Help Prevent Stroke
Control Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a huge factor, doubling or even quadrupling your risk of stroke if left unchecked. Must keep blood pressure below 135/85 mmHg.
Diabetes Control
High blood sugar damages blood vessels over time, making blood clots more likely to form, causing a stroke.
Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes blood clots to form in the heart. The clot can then travel to the brain, resulting in a stroke.
Exercise every day
Exercise contributes to weight loss and lowers blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of stroke. Moderate intensity exercise should last at least 5 days a week. Every day about 30 minutes.
Maintain a healthy weight
Obesity is linked to high blood pressure and diabetes, which increases the likelihood of a stroke. Therefore, the risk of obesity should be controlled and the ideal body mass index should be maintained.
Adopt a healthy lifestyle
Stay away from stimulants, do not smoke, limit alcohol, build a scientific diet, … In addition, you should not stay awake late, avoid stress or overwork.
