Myths about shots are many. Among the most popular - and perhaps one of the most dangerous -. Is that stroke is something that happens only to the elderly
In fact, a recent report from the American Stroke Association showed a sharp increase in hospitalizations for men and women aged 15 to 44, while the rate decreased by 25 percent in older people.
Lower your risk is the best way to avoid the impact blows life changing can have on you and your family. When strokes occur, prompt action is essential to minimize damage. The window of opportunity for the most successful treatment is just three hours after the start
Prevention :. What you can do
"Heart disease increases your chances of having a stroke, so it is important to control the risk factors," says Lawrence Wechsler, MD, chair of neurology department of UPMC.
While you can not do anything about your age, family history, or ethnicity (African Americans have a higher incidence of stroke), you can control blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking.
"you are at risk every time your blood pressure or cholesterol are rising. It is far better to prevent stroke than to face the consequences, "says Dr. Wechsler
Treatment :. Time lost is brain Lost
Every minute after the start of a race means a greater risk of permanent damage or death. One of the best treatments for ischemic stroke - when a blood clot blocks flow to the brain - is the rapid administration of tissue plasminogen activator called thrombolytic drug (t-PA). While UPMC doctors have had success beyond three hours with a special procedure to recover the blocking or dissolve with drugs administered directly into the clot, time is critical.
For patients with hemorrhagic stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, swift action is needed to repair the blood vessel leaking.
911 call
If you think someone has suffered a stroke, call for emergency medical help immediately for treatment can begin immediately.
specialized stroke centers - such as the Institute of stroke UPMC UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Mercy - have experts available 24 hours day, seven days a week to diagnose and treat patients. The UPMC diseases telemedicine program also uses technology to provide rapid treatment for patients in other hospitals of UPMC through western Pennsylvania.
Think FAST
Use this simple acronym to help determine if you witness a stroke:
F as the person can smile (or is that one side of the face droop)
a rms :? Can the person raise both arms (or the fact of a lateral drift down)
S peech :? the person speak clearly or to repeat a simple sentenceT ime: Call 911 immediately if someone has one of these warning signs
Act FAST
Strokes require immediate medical attention, to know the warning signs is critical, said William Kristan, MD, chairman of emergency medicine at UPMC Passavant. Symptoms of a stroke may include sudden onset of:
- Paralysis or weakness of the face or limbs, especially on one side of the body
- Balance problems or walking
- vision problems
- speech
- Confusion
- language problems or understanding
- severe headache
for more information on the diagnosis of stroke and management, c ontact the UPMC stroke Institute to schedule an appointment or ask a question to 412-232-8840 .
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