Hot weather causes dehydration and blood thickening, increasing stroke risk, but symptoms can be confused with heatstroke, leading to delayed emergency care.
If you notice unusual symptoms in someone, perform a quick 30-second check by asking their name to assess speech ability and requesting a smile to see if their mouth droops.
Supplementing protein from poultry and fish, along with green vegetables and nuts, provides the body with enough energy to repair and regenerate tissues damaged by stroke.
I experienced dizziness and weakness on one side of my body for a few minutes, but it resolved on its own. I am concerned about a transient ischemic attack. What tests do I need? (Van Binh, 45 years old)
After the initial 4.5 hours following a stroke, brain tissue is already damaged and blood vessel walls become fragile, increasing the risk of cerebral hemorrhage. At this point, the clot-dissolving effect of thrombolytic drugs is diminished.
Stroke progresses rapidly, causing the brain to lose approximately 2 million cells every minute without treatment, making timely intervention a decisive factor for survival.
Everyone should work between 5h and 9h, limit going out from 12h to 13h in the afternoon, and dedicate the afternoon from 17h to 19h for physical activity and relaxation.
Certain Omron blood pressure monitors, integrating intellisense AFib technology, assist in atrial fibrillation screening, data storage, and cardiovascular health tracking, contributing to stroke prevention.
A 33-year-old man experienced arterial dissection, leading to a stroke and partial paralysis, following a vigorous neck and shoulder massage aimed at relieving his chronic pain.
A 47-year-old man from Ho Chi Minh City unexpectedly suffered an acute myocardial infarction after a pickleball session, but was fortunately saved in less than 30 minutes.
