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Why does stroke often occur in cold weather?

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Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict, blood becomes thicker and circulates with difficulty, leading to increased blood pressure and a higher risk of stroke, especially in the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.

How cold season stroke differs from hot season stroke

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Cold season stroke often involves vasoconstriction and sudden blood pressure increases, heightening the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, while hot weather more easily triggers cerebral infarction.

Exercising in cold weather: a double-edged sword

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High-intensity exercise in cold and polluted weather significantly increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, stroke, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular problems.

Why early morning is the 'death hour' for blood vessels

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Sudden changes in temperature from a warm bedroom to the cold outdoors, along with activities like early morning exercise or bathing, can cause blood vessels to constrict suddenly, elevating the risk of stroke.

Three highest-risk times for stroke

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Waking up in the early morning, using the restroom at night, and bathing are the three times when strokes are most likely to occur, requiring vigilance.

Temperature inversion and pollution increase stroke risk on cold nights

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Nighttime temperature inversion elevates fine dust concentrations, which, combined with freezing weather, constricts blood vessels, putting residents at a "pincer" risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.

Timely thrombolysis saves stroke patient

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Ms. Tien, 74, experienced right-sided weakness, partially recovered, and was diagnosed with cerebral infarction via MRI, leading to timely thrombolytic intervention.

Heat shocks trigger stroke in cold weather

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Soaking in hot water, late-night bathing, showering after drinking alcohol, and using alcohol to warm up are habits that pose health risks in cold weather.

Why cold weather can easily cause stroke, even without underlying conditions?

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Some of my young, healthy acquaintances, with no underlying conditions, suffered a stroke when the weather turned cold; why is this happening? (Hoang, 35, Hanoi)

New year's first helicopter flight rescues stroke patient from Nam Yet island

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Military Hospital 175, in coordination with air force units, organized an emergency flight to transport a stroke patient from Nam Yet island to the mainland for treatment on the first day of 2026.

Why sudden temperature changes can easily cause stroke?

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Sudden temperature fluctuations can cause blood pressure to rollercoaster, directly leading to thermal shock, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

Blood clot blocks brain vessel, causing stroke

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Mrs. Lanh, 67 years old, suddenly experienced weakness on her left side; doctors diagnosed a stroke caused by a blood clot obstructing a brain blood vessel.

Students develop a stroke rehabilitation system valued at 100 million VND

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ReTrack, an AI-powered device designed to monitor lower limb recovery after a stroke, enabled five students to win the first prize at "Young Innovators" 2025, with the system valued at 100 million VND.

Cold showers: a habit causing sudden hypertension

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Cold showers cause vasoconstriction, sudden increases in blood pressure and heart rate, creating a major shock to the heart.

Combining eastern and western medicine to reduce stroke sequelae

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Vietnam is promoting the integration of traditional and modern medicine in treating cerebrovascular diseases, aiming to reduce mortality and disability rates as its stroke cases are among the highest in Southeast Asia.

Why does stroke occur in young people?

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Stroke in young people is not only due to lifestyle but also related to issues such as high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, and blood clotting disorders.

Why insufficient water intake in cold weather increases stroke risk

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During the cold season, I often do not feel thirsty, so I drink very little water. Does drinking insufficient water increase the risk of stroke? (Hoang Tram, Lam Dong)