Adjustment disorder is a psychological reaction appearing within the first three months after a stroke, which can lead to chronic depression or anxiety if not detected in time.
I have had coronary artery disease for many years and am being treated with medication. Does this condition increase my risk of stroke, and how can I prevent it? (Thanh Tung, TP HCM)
People with asthma are more likely to experience asthma attacks or worsening symptoms when the weather changes, and they also face an increased risk of stroke due to the disease's subtle damage to blood vessels.
Moyamoya disease causes tiny blood vessels that resemble "wisps of smoke", are prone to rupture, and are insufficient to nourish the brain, increasing the risk of stroke.
A 37-year-old woman narrowly escaped death after being hospitalized within the critical window for stroke treatment. The surprising culprit? A patent foramen ovale (PFO), a hole in her heart.
Mr. Tao, 65, experienced sudden right arm weakness and slurred speech, leading to an emergency room visit where he was diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack.
Place the stroke victim in a well-ventilated area, immediately call emergency services (115), and quickly transport them to a medical facility equipped for stroke care.
A 30-minute walk or meditation for better sleep instead of lying down immediately after dinner, avoiding late meals and late nights, contributes to reducing the risk of stroke.
60-year-old Huyen suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in a critical location. Doctors successfully removed the blood clot and clipped the aneurysm using AI-assisted technology.
High blood sugar damages blood vessels, promotes atherosclerosis, increases blood pressure, and forms blood clots, putting diabetics at high risk of stroke.