At the start of a four-day conference on the prevention and treatment of strokes in Vienna, an expert has warned that mortality from strokes is rising in Asia due to rapid lifestyle changes in the continent.
"This condition has overtaken cancer and assumed epidemic proportions mainly because of its spread in Asia," said Michael Brainin, the head of the international conference.
Stroke – Early Warning Signs - Risk Factor - Rehab - Treatment
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Researchers, however, say that strokes can be prevented or their consequences limited once a stroke has occurred through prompt medical intervention.
In Austria, 40 percent of victims are treated in less than 90 minutes. The time is a world record.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
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Recurrent Strokes can Be Prevented by Increasing General Practice Opening Hours
Increasing general practice opening hours would improve the opportunity for assessment and urgent referral to specialist care of patients with a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke
Increasing general practice opening hours would improve the opportunity for assessment and urgent referral to specialist care of patients with a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke
New Technique Raises Hope for Stroke Patients
Researchers from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill have reported a technique that potentially could restore functions to patients weeks or even months
Researchers from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill have reported a technique that potentially could restore functions to patients weeks or even months
