What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke (CVA)? PART II Stroke (CVA)

Every minute counts when it comes to a stroke. Prompt treatment can reduce brain damage that can cause a stroke.

Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can prepare to take quick action and perhaps save a life or even your own life. The following symptoms are present in both men and women:

Ø  Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.

sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble understanding speech.

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Ø  sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes.

Ø  Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

Ø  Strong pain, sudden headache with no known cause.

What to do if you have symptoms of a stroke (CVA)?

You need to call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone around you has any of these symptoms. Acting quickly is the key to coping with stroke and provides patient care needs in the midst of despair. If a stroke is diagnosed within the first three hours of presenting symptoms, there are more chances for effective treatment.

If you believe someone around you is suffering a stroke, perform the following test:

Face: Ask the person to smile. One side of the face is fallen?

Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. One of the arms are going down?

Speaks: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does mispronunciation or strange speech?

Time: If you notice any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Note the time when the first symptoms appear. Some treatments for stroke only work if offered in the first 3 hours after the onset of symptoms. Do not drive to the hospital or allow someone to take him in your car. It is best to call an ambulance so that medical personnel can begin life-saving treatments on the way to the emergency room.

How it should be treated stroke (CVA)?

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Emergency treatment starts in the ambulance by trained professionals to address these cases. They can take you to a specialist center to ensure that you receive the diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

In the hospital, health care providers will ask about your medical history and the time when the symptoms began. Brain scan tests show the type of stroke he has suffered. It can also be treated with a neurologist who treats brain disorders, a neurosurgeon that performed brain surgery, or a specialist in another field of medicine.

If you reach the hospital within 3 hours of the onset of symptoms of ischemic stroke, the doctor will give a type of drug called a thrombolytic to break up blood clots. The tissue plasminogen activator (ATP) is a thrombolytic.

The ATP offers the possibilities to recover from a stroke. Studies have shown that patients with ischemic stroke who received thrombolytic ATP are more likely to fully recover or have less disability than patients who have not received.

To stop the bleeding and protect the brain tissue, they are necessary medications, surgery or other procedures. For example:

Endovascular procedures. Endovascular procedures are used to treat certain bleeding strokes. These procedures are less invasive and less dangerous to the patient than surgical interventions. The doctor inserts a long tube through a major artery in the leg or arm and directs the tube to the site of weakness or rupture of a blood vessel. The tube is used to install a device such as a coil, to repair the damage or prevent bleeding

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Surgical treatment. Hemorrhagic strokes can be treated with surgery. If bleeding is caused by a ruptured aneurysm, a metal clip can be put in place to stop the blood.

How to treat a transient ischemic attack?

You may have suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) if symptoms disappear after a few minutes. Despite its short duration, a TIA is a sign of a serious illness that will not go away without medical help. Immediately report your symptoms.

Unfortunately, many people ignore transient ischemic attacks as they disappear fast. Pay attention to AIT to save his life.

What to do after suffering a stroke (CVA)?

After a stroke, you may need rehabilitation to help you recover. Rehabilitation has speech therapists, physical and occupational therapists:

The speech or language therapy helps people who have problems to produce or understand speech.

Physical therapy uses exercises to help regain coordination skills and movement may have lost as a result of a stroke.

Occupational therapy focuses on improving daily activities such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, reading and writing activities.

Therapies and medications can help with depression or other mental health conditions after a stroke. Joining a support group can help patients adjust to life after a stroke. Talk to your health care team about local support groups.

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