Neurologist named effective ways to reduce the risk of stroke
Quitting smoking and alcohol, weight control, and paying attention to body signals help reduce the risk of stroke. This was announced on November 13 by Anna Susha, a neurologist and somnologist at the SM Clinic.
According to the expert, stroke often results from years of ignoring health problems. One of the main conditions for prevention is the rejection of bad habits, since nicotine increases the fragility of blood vessels, and alcohol consumption can provoke changes in blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias.
In addition, the neurologist recommended monitoring body weight. Being overweight increases the stress on the heart and contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. At the same time, weight loss of even 5-10% of the initial value can significantly reduce the load on the cardiovascular system.
"Hypertension is the number one risk factor, so a blood pressure monitor should become your daily habit. In order for the blood pressure monitor to show an objective picture, measure blood pressure in a calm state <...> Keep a blood pressure diary: write down your morning and evening readings," Susha said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .
She called for special attention to be paid to sudden numbness of the hands, fingers, lips or corner of the mouth. Such symptoms may indicate the development of a dangerous condition, therefore, if they occur, it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance.
On November 3, Nikita Baranov, a neurologist at the Medical Rehabilitation Center of the Russian Ministry of Health, told how to recognize a stroke in a minute. The FAST test helps with this. You need to ask the person to smile, raise both hands and hold them for 5-10 seconds, and then repeat a simple phrase. If the face is distorted, one arm is lowered, or speech is impaired, an ambulance must be called immediately.
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