Customer question:
What triggers a stroke? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
A stroke is usually triggered by an interruption or reduced blood flow to a specific brain area.
There are two main types of stroke:
- ischemic
- hemorrhagic.
Ischemic stroke occurs most often and is caused by a blockage or blockage of an artery that supplies the brain with blood. The leading cause can be thrombosis (the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) at the site of the narrowing of the artery) or embolism (the movement of a blood clot from another part of the body into an artery of the brain).
Hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding into the brain, which a ruptured artery can cause.
LeThe maindg causes include intracranial hemorrhage (a ruptured artery in the brain) or subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding into the space between the meninges).
Stroke risk factors include:
- gender
- high blood pressure
- heart diseases
- diabetes
- smoking
- excess body weight
- age
- family history
- race and ethnicity
It is essential to understand the risk factors and take measures to control them to reduce the risk of stroke as much as possible. A healthy lifestyle, regular medical examinations, and monitoring of medical conditions are vital in preventing stroke.
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