Many stroke patients undergo diligent rehabilitation but still experience slow recovery because the brain, after injury, does not always "re-synchronize" as it did before.
A 38-year-old man suffered a stroke after neglecting his known high blood pressure, but fortunately avoided lasting complications by seeking early medical attention.
Mr. Hung, 30, experienced recurrent numbness, limb weakness, and speech difficulties that resolved spontaneously; doctors have now identified a vascular malformation causing brain hemorrhage.
Ms. Lan, 58, suffering an acute cerebral stroke that caused quadriplegia, difficulty speaking, and confusion, received fibrinolytic medication from doctors 30 minutes after hospital admission.
The number of acute heart attack cases at Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital increased by 42% in the recent two weeks, with many patients under 40 admitted for emergency treatment after experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath.
Mr. Minh, 62, who suffered hemiplegia after a stroke, regained limb movement after one month of transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy.
Dehydration, excessive consumption of cold drinks, high alcohol intake, and showering immediately after sun exposure in summer can easily trigger a stroke.
I experience headaches and dizziness, and doctors discovered a narrowed cerebral artery branch. Can cerebral artery blockage recover on its own, and what are the treatment options? (Minh Hai, 58, Lam Dong)
I experience transient lip numbness, sometimes slight facial asymmetry, but it returns to normal after a few minutes. Is this a sign of stroke? asks Quoc Anh from Tay Ninh.
Mr. Tan, 60, experienced facial numbness and increasing fatigue from night to morning, leading doctors to diagnose cerebral infarction after many years of diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic disorders.
The ultraviolet (UV) index in many provinces and cities is reaching 10-13, an extremely dangerous level for skin and eyes, amid a severe heatwave sweeping across the country.
Hypertension can cause headaches, dizziness, a heavy head, blurred vision, palpitations, extreme fatigue, chest pain, or shortness of breath, when blood pressure is repeatedly 140/90 mmHg or higher.
