The medical illness known as Stoke is becoming increasingly common, despite the best efforts of researchers throughout the world. There is a stroke in the United States every 40 seconds, according to the American Stroke Association. When the blood supply to the brain is cut off, a stroke occurs, which can be life-threatening if untreated......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Some persons are more likely than others to suffer a stroke as a result of their underlying health issues or way of life. Knowing if you fall into one of these categories will allow you to begin taking preventative measures. According to Healthline, the chances of having a stroke are increased for the people listed below.
1. Individuals who are diagnosed with hypertension.
When blood runs through the blood vessels at a pressure that is higher than normal, the blood vessels gradually become damaged. Patients with high blood pressure rarely experience any symptoms, thus they may go years without knowing they have the problem. Stroke occurs as a result of further damage to the blood arteries, which leads to the creation of clots.
2. Diabetes Having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes puts a person at an increased chance of having a stroke, but having both types puts that risk much higher. There is currently no cure for diabetes, although medication and a good diet can help keep it under control.
3. It is not enough to get your blood pressure and blood sugar level checked regularly. Blood cholesterol levels should also be checked often. A buildup of plaques in the blood arteries of people with excessive cholesterol may contribute to the development of a stroke.
Smokers are more likely to get a stroke than non-smokers. Carbon monoxide, which is found in cigarette smoke, can injure the heart and raise blood pressure.
As a result of this, smoking causes clots to form and lowers the amount of oxygen reaching the brain.