More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience it first blow This year – but up to 80% of these incidents could be prevented.
American Stroke Association (ASA) Updated advisory issued Health care workers urged to get screened on Monday stroke risk factors Such as high blood pressureincreased cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity,
“The most effective way to reduce the incidence of stroke and stroke-related death is to prevent strokes in the first place – what is called primary prevention,” said Dr. Cheryl D. Bushnell, chair of the ASA guideline writing group.
“Some populations are at increased risk for stroke,” Bushnell continued, “whether due to genetics, lifestyle, biological factors and/or social determinants of health, and in some cases, people are less likely to identify their risk. There is no proper investigation.”
stroke occurs When blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and blood leaks into the brain.
had a stroke fourth leading cause of death There were 162,600 deaths in America last year, According to preliminary data,
The updated ASA recommendations — which replace 2014 guidelines — encourage adults to follow Mediterranean diet It doesn’t matter whether they are at risk for stroke. Plant-based meal plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats red meat And Sugar,
The ASA, a division of the American Heart Association, also suggests reducing the risk of stroke by getting regular exercise. getting enough sleepmaintaining a healthy weight, controlling cholesterol, blood pressure management and blood sugar and abstinence from smoking,
Health care professionals should screen patients for sedentary behavior – adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise a week, or a combination of both throughout the week.
Adults should also be screened and educated about the importance of non-medical factors such as education, financial stability, access to care and healthy food. neighborhood walkabilityASA said.
For their part, Women may need to be checked more often Compared to men in terms of stroke risk
Their risk factors include birth control pill use and pregnancy complications. high blood pressure and premature birth. Women also live longerAbout 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year in the U.S. According to ASA,
To help inform preventive treatment, the American Heart Association released an updated version last year of (Prevention) Risk Calculator Which can predict 10-year and 30-year risk of stroke and heart disease in people over 30.
“Understanding which people are at increased risk for stroke in the first place and providing support to maintain heart and brain health may help prevent stroke in the first place,” Bushnell said.
stroke warning signs
Experts use the acronym BE FAST to quickly recognize the warning signs of a stroke and know when to call 911.
- B is for balance – difficulty walking.
- E is for vision – seeing double vision, blurred vision, loss of vision.
- F is for a tilted or crooked smile on the face.
- A means weakness or numbness of the arm. This also applies to weakness or numbness in the legs.
- S is for change with speech.
- T represents time – the time to call 911.
