[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Key points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• A stroke occurs when the brain does not receive oxygen and stops working as it should. The affected cells die affecting memory, muscle control, and other motor aspects.<\/strong><\/li>\n
• A stroke can change a person’s life and disable them, therefore, it is important to know more about this event.<\/strong><\/li>\n
• 15 million people a year are victims of stroke worldwide.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  There are two types of stroke<\/h2>\n

  Ischemic:<\/strong>it makes up 80% of the cases, being the most common. It is caused by a clot that gets trapped in the blood vessels that go to the brain.<\/p>\n

  The causes are:<\/h2>\n

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  • Fat that accumulates in the arteries.<\/li>\n
  • A clot or other type of residue that usually originates in the heart and is pumped into the brain bloodstream, becoming trapped in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Hemorrhagic stroke:<\/strong> caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain.<\/p>\n

    It is caused by:<\/h2>\n

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    • High blood pressure.<\/li>\n
    • Excess of blood thinners.<\/li>\n
    • Aneurysms in the walls of blood vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Any stroke could cause:<\/h2>\n

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      • Loss of speech and\/or communication skills.<\/li>\n
      • Decreased memory and spatio-temporal location.<\/li>\n
      • Loss of the ability to interpret language.<\/li>\n
      • Deficiency in psychomotor skills, movement, swallowing, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        How can I prevent a stroke?<\/h2>\n

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        • Staying physically active.<\/li>\n
        • Monitoring your blood pressure so that it is within control ranges.<\/li>\n
        • Reduce alcohol consumption and avoid tobacco.<\/li>\n
        • Eating a healthy diet.<\/li>\n
        • Regulating your cholesterol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          What signs can I observe as an indicator of a stroke?<\/h2>\n

          Some basic symptoms of a cardiovascular accident are:<\/p>\n

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          • Dizziness or lack of coordination.<\/li>\n
          • Confusion and trouble speaking.<\/li>\n
          • Sudden lack of vision.<\/li>\n
          • Numbness in the limbs only one side of the body.<\/li>\n
          • Partial facial drooping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            If you detect any of these symptoms, call the emergency room immediately:
            \nObservatorio Campus: 55 5230 8161<\/strong>
            \nSanta Fe Campus: 55 1103 1666<\/strong><\/p>\n

            At ABC Medical Center\u2019s Care and Treatment of Stroke<\/a>, we can provide you with specialized care. Contact us!<\/p>\n

            Fuentes:<\/strong>
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