Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., affecting nearly 800,000 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Experts say prevention is the first line of defense. Avoiding smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation, following a healthy diet and getting regular exercise can reduce or eliminate many of the risk factors for stroke.
“There’s a huge preventive component to it if can modify the risk factors,” says Tobias Kulik, MD, an assistant professor in The University of New Mexico Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery and section chief of Stroke, Inpatient Neurology and Neurocritical Care at UNM Hospital.
Neurologist urges residents to treat stroke symptoms seriously
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Speaking in the context of Stroke Awareness Month, Consultant Neurologist at the Mount St John’s Medical Center (MSJMC), Dr Gaden Osborne, is urging people in Antigua and Barbuda to treat stroke symptoms with the utmost urgency, to prevent significant damage and challenging rehabilitation.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has long called for a global response to the stroke epidemic, with cerebrovascular accidents considered a leading cause of death across the world.
That call is especially important for countries considered low-income, as strokes usually occur several years earlier and cause more deaths of people living in these countries.
“The stroke knocked me for six and changed my life dramatically,” said Mr Haines who returned home in April this year after completing rehab.
“Every day I was met with a group of very enthusiastic physiotherapists who were trying to bring some life back into my left side.”
Philip said he’ll be forever grateful for the team that looked after him throughout his rehabilitation at Askham Rehab.
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Born and educated in Derby, Philip left school and did his National Service in the Navy before moving to London where he worked for 12 years in finance.
He then moved to Hereford to work for Bulmer’s Cider for another 12 years, before finally settling in Peterborough as the secretary of the Anglican Diocese of Peterborough.
TeleSpecialists Launches Free Resource Website for Hospital Stroke Coordinators
Teleneurology leader is dedicated to raising the quality of stroke care throughout the country
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FORT MYERS, Fla., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, TeleSpecialists, LLC, a national leader in hospital-based telemedicine services, announces the launch of a stroke program resource website for hospital stroke coordinators, www.StrokeCoordinatorResources.com. The site is now live and features a variety of downloadable resources. Site visitors can also explore different stroke care patient journeys and participate in discussions with other stroke coordinators via themed forums.
National Stroke Awareness Month observed in May
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National Stroke Awareness Month is celebrated in May to increase understanding and prevention of strokes. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel leading to or in the brain is blocked or ruptures. These blood vessels provide oxygen and nutrients to the brain. During a stroke, the oxygen and nutrients are unable to reach the brain, therefore the brain cells die. If the brain cells die in a location that regulates a specific body function, there is the possibility that this may hinder that function from working properly.
When it comes to strokes, there are three main types: ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischemic attack. An ischemic stroke is when there is a blockage in the blood vessel and can be caused by blood clots, plaque, or other particles. On the other hand, hemorrhagic strokes happen when the blood vessels burst in the brain therefore preventing the blood flow needed to keep the brain alive.