Stroke: 90% can be prevented with lifestyle modifications, says expert

Modify these 10 risk factors to eliminate the risk of stroke

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Updated: May 20, 2018 11:04 am

People with atrial fibrillation are much more likely to develop blood clots and suffer from strokes.©Shutterstock

As per statistics, 15% of all strokes are caused by hemorrhagic stroke when a blood vessel in the brain bursts which leads to permanent damage. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when blood from an artery begins bleeding into the brain. Pressure from the leaked blood damages brains cells, and, as a result, the damaged area is unable to function properly, explains Padma Shri Awardee, Dr K K Aggarwal, President, HCFI.

He adds, “It can be caused due to these two types of weakened blood vessels: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). So, with a hemorrhagic stroke, the first steps are to find the cause of bleeding in the brain and then control it. Post-stroke rehabilitation can help people overcome disabilities caused by stroke.”

Stroke symptoms:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face
Arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
Confusion
Trouble speaking or understanding speech, walking and dizziness
Improper balance and coordination
Severe headache with no specific reason

Two main causes of hemorrhagic strokes:

Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
Overtreatment with anticoagulants (blood thinners)

“It is also important to manage certain lifestyle-based risk factors – obesity, inactivity, consumption of alcohol, and use of drugs,” informs Dr K K Aggarwal.

Some dos:

Control high blood pressure
Moderate exercise 5 times a week
Eat a healthy balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in sodium
Reduce your cholesterol
Maintain a healthy BMI or waist-to-hip ratio
Reduce alcohol intake and smoking
Reduce your risk from diabetes talk to your doctor
Proper knowledge about stroke

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Published: May 20, 2018 11:04 am | Updated:May 20, 2018 11:04 am

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