Strokes
Symptoms
A stroke is the result of a blockage of blood supply to the brain. This blockage can occur in arteries in a majority of cases. Strokes come in all shapes and sizes. It is difficult to give a clear cut 100% accurate symptomatology for strokes because the brain is a highly complex and adaptable organ. In a great majority of cases the stroke will manifest as one sided weakness or paralysis or one sided numbness. The key is that the deficit, whether weakness, or numbness, is one sided the majority of the time. A stroke can also cause much more symptoms in addition to those described above such as slurred speech, completely disorganized speech, loss of emotion inflection in vocal tone, as well as a loss of consciousness. Strokes affect millions of Americans a year and can have a variety of symptoms so if you ever experience neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness, tingling, slurred speech, or paralysis then you should contact us immediately at our emergency hotline.
Outcomes:
Strokes tend to be a deadly scenario for the patient. The stroke can be completely debilitating for a patient due to the complete loss in function. After a stroke there could be sharp cognitive decline, paralysis of an entire side of the body, coma and possibly death. And in a great majority of all of these scenario's after eight hours of symptoms these deficits are permanent. That is why it is imperative that you gain proper counsel on when to go to the emergency department or not. A stroke is no laughing matter.
Causes of strokes:
Strokes are caused by a culmination of factors. High blood pressure is a big risk factor in the development of a stroke. If you have had high blood pressure for a long period of time and are experiencing these specific symptoms call our emergency hotline now. High blood pressure is prevalent in a high percentage of Americans nationally and it is something that you will want to control for the long term benefits. High blood pressure can put more wear and tear on your arteries causing scar formation, vessel remodeling and possible blockage of the arteries that feed nutrients to your brain. If your blood pressure is particularly high then you may want to seek medical help as soon as possible. By having blood pressures above 175 you could burst blood vessels under such high pressures and cause a bleed in your brain. This is a devastating scenario accompanied by severe headache, and varied neurological symptoms such as paralysis, weakness, numbness, slurred speech or tingling. Call our emergency hotline now if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Tobacco use is another big risk factor in stroke development. Tobacco can lead to hypertension, but it also leads to narrowing and constriction of the arteries that feed your brain. Nicotine is a risk factor for all blood vessel related diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and peripheral arterial disease. This has been shown in a host of studies. If you smoke tobacco and are having neurological symptoms such as headache, numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis then call our emergency hotline now.
Poor diet:
If you have a poor diet that is high in fats and high in carbohydrates then you may be at risk for stroke. Poor diet can lead to fat deposits in your blood vessels. Fat is almost like gunk that clogs the pipes in your brain. These pipes are crucial for the normal functioning of your brain and if you have any deficits in this delivery process your brain tissue could be at risk. Call us now if you are having these symptoms.
Outcomes:
Strokes tend to be a deadly scenario for the patient. The stroke can be completely debilitating for a patient due to the complete loss in function. After a stroke there could be sharp cognitive decline, paralysis of an entire side of the body, coma and possibly death. And in a great majority of all of these scenario's after eight hours of symptoms these deficits are permanent. That is why it is imperative that you gain proper counsel on when to go to the emergency department or not. A stroke is no laughing matter.
Causes of strokes:
Strokes are caused by a culmination of factors. High blood pressure is a big risk factor in the development of a stroke. If you have had high blood pressure for a long period of time and are experiencing these specific symptoms call our emergency hotline now. High blood pressure is prevalent in a high percentage of Americans nationally and it is something that you will want to control for the long term benefits. High blood pressure can put more wear and tear on your arteries causing scar formation, vessel remodeling and possible blockage of the arteries that feed nutrients to your brain. If your blood pressure is particularly high then you may want to seek medical help as soon as possible. By having blood pressures above 175 you could burst blood vessels under such high pressures and cause a bleed in your brain. This is a devastating scenario accompanied by severe headache, and varied neurological symptoms such as paralysis, weakness, numbness, slurred speech or tingling. Call our emergency hotline now if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Tobacco use is another big risk factor in stroke development. Tobacco can lead to hypertension, but it also leads to narrowing and constriction of the arteries that feed your brain. Nicotine is a risk factor for all blood vessel related diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and peripheral arterial disease. This has been shown in a host of studies. If you smoke tobacco and are having neurological symptoms such as headache, numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis then call our emergency hotline now.
Poor diet:
If you have a poor diet that is high in fats and high in carbohydrates then you may be at risk for stroke. Poor diet can lead to fat deposits in your blood vessels. Fat is almost like gunk that clogs the pipes in your brain. These pipes are crucial for the normal functioning of your brain and if you have any deficits in this delivery process your brain tissue could be at risk. Call us now if you are having these symptoms.
Prior Stroke
If you have had a prior stroke then there is an increased chance that you could be having symptoms of a repeat stroke. If you have had a stroke you are at higher risk for repeat stroke. Call our emergency number for evaluation now.
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Prior Heart Attack
Prior heart attacks will always be a risk factor for a possible stroke. Studies have shown that a heart attack prior to the stroke indicates vulnerability in the overall architecture and structure of a patients vulnerable blood vessels.
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Prior PVD
Peripheral vascular disease such as femoral artery atherosclerosis or narrowing as well as other vessel narrowing can be a risk factor for Stroke. If you have issues with this then contact us now at our emergency hotline.
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