What is Stroke?

Simply, a Stroke is a “brain attack”, which occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to the brain. This type of stroke caused by the blockage of the blood vessel in the brain or neck is called an ischemic stroke & this one is also one of the most frequent causes of stroke.

Stroke is a medical emergency: if a person suffers a brain stroke then for them every minute is precious. The longer the blood flow is interrupted in the brain, the greater will be the damage. Stroke injures the brain and its victims have the best chance of recovery if get suitable treatment on time for this don’t worry as we have one of the best neuroradiologists of Faridabad i.e Dr. Arvind Nanda who provides the best brain-stroke treatment in Faridabad

Before coming to the Stroke facts let’s identify its signs and symptoms:

First Aid: if somehow you suspect a person has had a stroke, use the FAST guide:

• F – Facial Weakness
• A- Arm Weakness
• S – Speech problems
• T – Time (Important)

Common symptoms of a stroke are:

• Sudden mental confusion
• Trouble in Speaking
• Difficulty in Vision
• Loss of balance
• Headache

Facts about Stroke:

• Strokes are the major cause of death in India.
• In India, around 1.5 million people every year suffer from strokes with 3000-4000 strokes occurring every day.
• Ischemic stroke accounts for about 87% of all strokes, while hemorrhagic strokes which are caused by weakened blood vessel leak account only for around 15% of all strokes but end up being responsible for about 40% of all stroke deaths.
• Strokes are one of the leading causes of serious long-term disability and in India, around 5 million people are disabled globally due to brain attacks.
• The risk of Stroke increases with age & it can happen at any age to anyone.
• If you’re aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke then it can help & also save someone’s life.
• Chances of survival and extent of damage are heavily dependent on the time taken for the person to get the treatment
• Increased blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes are considered to be some of the leading causes of stroke
• Stroke can cause more deaths than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV combines globally.
  

Hence, if you are suffering from the same symptoms don’t wait anymore, please contact a health professional (Neurologist) as soon as possible. Dr. Arvind Nanda is considered one of the best neuroradiologist in Faridabad for brain stroke treatment