A stroke usually occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, reducing the flow of oxygen to the brain, causing cells to die. There are two main types of stroke; ischemic strokes, when a blood vessel becomes blocked, and haemorrhagic strokes, when a blood vessel bursts and bleeds into the brain. Stroke is the third biggest killer in the UK and a leading cause of severe adult disability.
Who Is At Risk Of Having Stroke?
High Blood pressure :
Hypertension or High blood pressure contributes to 70% of all stroke. Researchers have estimated
that almost half of stroke could be averted by controlling blood pressure.
Alcohol :
Heavy alcohol use, particularly a recent history of drinking, is associated with a higher risk of both ischemic and haemorrhagic strokes.
Genetic and Inborn Factors :
Genetics may be responsible for many of the causes of stroke. Studies indicate that a family history of stroke, particularly in one's father, is a strong risk factor for stroke.
Heart Disease and It's Treatment :
Heart disease and stroke are closely tied for many reasons. They often have common risk factors, including high blood pressure and diabetes. The risk of stroke is increased during surgical procedures involving the coronary arteries, including coronary bypass operations, angioplasty, and coronary atherectomy.
Stress :
In some people, prolonged or frequent mental stress causes and exaggerated increase in blood pressure., overtime, this effect has been linked to thickening of the carotid arteries - the vessels that takes blood from the heart to the neck and brain, this thicken can contribute to stroke occurring.
Pregnancy :
This carries a very small risk for stroke, mostly in women with pregnancy related high blood pressure and in those with cesarean operation.
Height :
Shorter people have a high risk than taller individuals.
Older Adults :
The people most at risk for stroke are older adults, especially those with high blood pressure, who are sedentary, overweight, smoke or have diabetes.
Young Adults : Younger people are not immune either. About 28% of Stoke victims are under 65years of age. Stroke in younger people affect men and women equally.
Bottom Line is that no one is totally immune to having a stroke. It's therefore important that we eat right, exercise well, go for regular medical check up and stay fit. In order words, let's maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Who Is At Risk Of Having Stroke?
High Blood pressure :
Hypertension or High blood pressure contributes to 70% of all stroke. Researchers have estimated
that almost half of stroke could be averted by controlling blood pressure.
Alcohol :
Heavy alcohol use, particularly a recent history of drinking, is associated with a higher risk of both ischemic and haemorrhagic strokes.
Genetic and Inborn Factors :
Genetics may be responsible for many of the causes of stroke. Studies indicate that a family history of stroke, particularly in one's father, is a strong risk factor for stroke.
Heart Disease and It's Treatment :
Heart disease and stroke are closely tied for many reasons. They often have common risk factors, including high blood pressure and diabetes. The risk of stroke is increased during surgical procedures involving the coronary arteries, including coronary bypass operations, angioplasty, and coronary atherectomy.
Stress :
In some people, prolonged or frequent mental stress causes and exaggerated increase in blood pressure., overtime, this effect has been linked to thickening of the carotid arteries - the vessels that takes blood from the heart to the neck and brain, this thicken can contribute to stroke occurring.
Pregnancy :
This carries a very small risk for stroke, mostly in women with pregnancy related high blood pressure and in those with cesarean operation.
Height :
Shorter people have a high risk than taller individuals.
Older Adults :
The people most at risk for stroke are older adults, especially those with high blood pressure, who are sedentary, overweight, smoke or have diabetes.
Young Adults : Younger people are not immune either. About 28% of Stoke victims are under 65years of age. Stroke in younger people affect men and women equally.
Bottom Line is that no one is totally immune to having a stroke. It's therefore important that we eat right, exercise well, go for regular medical check up and stay fit. In order words, let's maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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