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Men are more likely to have a stroke than women, as stroke is a leading cause of death in men
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and men under age 44 are hospitalized for certain types of stroke at a higher rate than women in the same age group.
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To reduce stroke risk, it is important to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and work with a healthcare team to monitor and lower high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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Risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, birth control pills, history of TIAs, high red blood cell count, high blood cholesterol and lipids, lack of exercise, obesity, illegal drugs, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac structural abnormalities.
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Overview: An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications. The good news is that many few...
Symptoms: If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, pay particular attention to the time the symptoms began. Some treatment options are most effective when given soon after a stroke begins. Signs and symptoms of stroke include: 1. Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying.You may experience confusion, slur words or have difficulty...
Causes: There are two main causes of stroke: a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), that doesn't cause lasting symptoms.
Complications: A stroke can sometimes cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part is affected. Complications may include: 1. Paralysis or loss of muscle movement.You may become paralyzed on one side of the body, or lose control of certain muscles, such as those on one side of the face or one arm. 2. D...
Prevention: Knowing your stroke risk factors, following your health care provider's recommendations and adopting a healthy lifestyle are the best steps you can take to prevent a stroke. If you've had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), these measures might help prevent another stroke. The follow-up care you receive in the hospital and afterward also...
Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Strokes can affect anyone at any age, but anyone at any age can have a stroke. Lifestyle risk factors include being overweight or obese, medical risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obstrucive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and hormone use. To reduce stroke risk, it is important to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and work with a healthcare team to monitor and lower high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Who is most at risk for a stroke? - Mayo Clinic Health System
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You might have unique risk factors that put you at a higher risk for stroke, including pregnancy or menopause or being a woman of color. I rise for tomorrow by…
Women Have a Higher Risk of Stroke
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A stroke is an emergency situation in which blood flow to the brain is stopped or disrupted, causing brain cells to die and brain function to be lost. Risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, birth control pills, history of TIAs, high red blood cell count, high blood cholesterol and lipids, lack of exercise, obesity, illegal drugs, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac structural abnormalities. Treatment for stroke depends on the cause and can include medications, surgery, and physical therapy.
Risk Factors for Stroke | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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