CVA is the medical term for a stroke meaning "Cerebral Vascular Accident", “Accident Vasculaire Cérébral” in French, commonly called “attaque” or “congestion cérébrale”.
Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Each year, approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. About 600,000 of these are first attacks, and 185,000 are recurrent attacks. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65. In France and the U.K. there are 150,000 stroke victims per annum
There is medication available which can hugely improve the outcome of a stroke called thrombolytic drugs; however the window of opportunity for their effectiveness is very narrow and so prompt detection of a stroke and subsequent medical help is vital for the person affected.
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly disrupted causing brain cells to die due to a lack of oxygen.
There are two main types of stroke:
- Ischemic: These account for aprx. 80% of all strokes. They occur due to a blockage of the cerebral artery by a blood clot.
- Hemorrhagic: This is caused by a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain causing a haemorrhage into the surrounding tissue.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)/”Accidents Ischémiques Transitoires” (AIT) also known as ‘mini strokes’ last for less than 24 hours after which symptoms disappear. However medical attention should be sought urgently as this can be a warning sign for a major stroke.
Risk Factors:
Age greater than 60
- Male
- Family history of stroke
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Obesity
Symptoms:
- Sudden Weakness of the Face/arm/leg especially if concentrated to one side of the body
- Sudden onset of blurred vision in one or both eyes
- Sudden onset of confusion and or slurred speech
- Sudden onset of dizziness, loss of balance or co-ordination
- Sudden severe headache
What to do:
If you are with someone and you suspect they may be having a stroke take the following steps called the FAST technique:
F FACE: Ask the person to smile the face should move symmetrically
A ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms checking for weakness on either side
S SPEECH: Ask the person to say a simple sentence, checking for slurred speech or confusion
T TIME: Time is of the essence Dial 15 for emergency medical help if the person affected displays any one of the above signs
While waiting for Medical assistance:
- Lie affected person flat to allow optimal blood flow to the brain
- Do not administer any medication including aspirin. (It is unwise to administer aspirin without knowing the type of stroke i.e. if it is a hemorrhagic stroke the symptoms will worsen)
Ghi chú thêm:Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Each year, approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. About 600,000 of these are first attacks, and 185,000 are recurrent attacks. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65. In France and the U.K. there are 150,000 stroke victims per annum
There is medication available which can hugely improve the outcome of a stroke called thrombolytic drugs; however the window of opportunity for their effectiveness is very narrow and so prompt detection of a stroke and subsequent medical help is vital for the person affected.
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly disrupted causing brain cells to die due to a lack of oxygen.
There are two main types of stroke:
- Ischemic: These account for aprx. 80% of all strokes. They occur due to a blockage of the cerebral artery by a blood clot.
- Hemorrhagic: This is caused by a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain causing a haemorrhage into the surrounding tissue.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)/”Accidents Ischémiques Transitoires” (AIT) also known as ‘mini strokes’ last for less than 24 hours after which symptoms disappear. However medical attention should be sought urgently as this can be a warning sign for a major stroke.
Risk Factors:
Age greater than 60
- Male
- Family history of stroke
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Obesity
Symptoms:
- Sudden Weakness of the Face/arm/leg especially if concentrated to one side of the body
- Sudden onset of blurred vision in one or both eyes
- Sudden onset of confusion and or slurred speech
- Sudden onset of dizziness, loss of balance or co-ordination
- Sudden severe headache
What to do:
If you are with someone and you suspect they may be having a stroke take the following steps called the FAST technique:
F FACE: Ask the person to smile the face should move symmetrically
A ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms checking for weakness on either side
S SPEECH: Ask the person to say a simple sentence, checking for slurred speech or confusion
T TIME: Time is of the essence Dial 15 for emergency medical help if the person affected displays any one of the above signs
While waiting for Medical assistance:
- Lie affected person flat to allow optimal blood flow to the brain
- Do not administer any medication including aspirin. (It is unwise to administer aspirin without knowing the type of stroke i.e. if it is a hemorrhagic stroke the symptoms will worsen)
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