Did you know that Hispanics are more likely to suffer a stroke? However, most do not know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this condition, which is an emergency. So that you can be forewarned, here we tell you what is a stroke, how to recognize it and what to do in case a family member or friend has this problem.
When Ana was speechless, Pablo looked at her surprised and disoriented, immediately realized that something was not right: the face of his partner was transformed, one of his eyelids closed alone and his lips fell off that side of the face, they did not move along with the other half. How awful! What should you do in that situation? Pablo did not hesitate, as soon as he could he was already calling the emergency number to get professional help.
What happened to Ana is known as stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, brain hemorrhage or cerebral thrombosis. This occurs when a blood vessel that carries blood and oxygen to the brain is burst or blocked (blocked) by a plaque or a blood clot. This is an emergency situation in which every minute counts because if oxygen does not reach the brain, up to 1.9 million cells per minute can be destroyed!There are two types of cerebral vascular accidents. The most common is the so-called ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain. The other is called hemorrhagic stroke and is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel that bleeds into the brain. On the other hand, "mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks occur when the circulation of blood to the brain is interrupted briefly. In all cases, it is an emergency, even if the symptoms disappear.
But what are the symptoms? In general, these signs occur suddenly, from one moment to another and for no apparent reason:
. Numbness or weakness on one side of the face or facial droop.
. Numbness or weakness in associate degree arm or leg, particularly on one aspect of the body.
. Confusion and difficulty to speak or understand.
. Difficulty seeing with one or both eyes.
. Difficulty walking, lightheadedness or loss of balance or coordination.
. Severe and sudden headache with no known cause
In addition to these symptoms, which can occur in people of both sexes, women may have other symptoms of stroke, which also occur suddenly. Among them:
. Pain in the face or extremities.
. Sickness.. General weakness
. Chest pain.
. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
. Palpitations
In case you or someone you know begins to present these symptoms, you can practice the so-called HBCH test proposed by the National Stroke Organization ( National Stroke Association ), which consists of:
. Speak: Raise the person to repeat an easy sentence. If you can not do it, there is a problem.
. Arm: Ask the person to raise both arms. If one of your arms falls, there is a problem.
. Cara: Ask the person to smile. If one side of the face falls, there is a problem.
. Time to act! If the person shows any of these symptoms, he or she needs immediate medical attention to limit the effects of the stroke. The faster you are treated, the better your chances of recovery.
You can also save lives. Did you know that, according to the American Association of Emergency Physicians, strokes are the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanics and, in particular, are responsible for one in four deaths among Hispanic men and one in three deaths among women Hispanic? Spread this information so that your friends and family can also recognize these signs and act immediately in case of an emergency.
Did you know that Hispanics are more likely to suffer a stroke? However, most do not know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this condition, which is an emergency. So that you can be forewarned, here we tell you what is a stroke, how to recognize it and what to do in case a family member or friend has this problem.
When Ana was speechless, Pablo looked at her surprised and disoriented, immediately realized that something was not right: the face of his partner was transformed, one of his eyelids closed alone and his lips fell off that side of the face, they did not move along with the other half. How awful! What should you do in that situation? Pablo did not hesitate, as soon as he could he was already calling the emergency number to get professional help.
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