How to prevent a STROKE. An in-depth explanation of stokes by Maida Rana.

How to prevent a

STROKE.

An in-depth explanation of stokes by Maida Rana

Introduction (Description)

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A stroke occurs from the death of the brain cells when the brain stops receiving blood flow. A stroke is a common disease in Australia, the main three types of stokes are; Ischemic Stroke (caused by blood clots), Haemorrhagic stroke (caused by ruptured blood vessels that cause brain bleeding) and a mini stroke caused by temporary blood clot). All of these three different types of strokes are equally bad.

History of Strokes

– Hippocrates – father of medicine recognised a stoke over 2,400 years ago

– Doctors had little knowledge of anatomy and function of the brain, the cause of a stroke, or how to treat it.

– In mid-1600’s Jacob Wepfer found that patients who died with apoplexy had bleeding in the brain.

– He also discovered that bleeding that blockage in one of the brain blood vessels could cause apoplexy

Cause of a Stroke

Strokes can be caused by a blocked artery or the leaking or bursting of blood vessel. Many people experience a temporary disruption of blood flow to their brain.

Side effects of Strokes

If a stroke were to be occurred on the left side of the brain, the right side of the body would be affected.

Treatment (Local Area)

– Norwest Private Hospital

– The Hills Clinic

– The Hills Community Health Centre

– Winston Hills medical Centre

– Norwest General Practice

How to Prevent a Stroke

– Overview the risk on getting the disease and identify the issue

– Reduce you risk by preventing to do the things which cause a stroke and fixing you lifestyle (if necessary)

– Recognise the symptoms of a stroke and help save lives.

Facts

– High blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, diabetes and circulation problems are all or medical risk factors for stroke.

– Eating habits and your physical activity is a stroke risk

References

– http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/types-strokes

– http://www.healthline.com/health/stroke/history-of-stroke

– http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/dxc-20117265

– http://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/preventing-stroke