(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the US and can occur at any age. Randall Higashida, MD discusses the symptoms of stroke, the importance of early diagnosis, new treatments and more. Recorded on 11/03/2015. Series: “UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public” [1/2016] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30134]
Do you know that women are also at risk of strokes? Women need to realize they are at risk, it is not only a mens disease. Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease.
It’s thought of as a man’s disease, but three times more women die from strokes each year than breast cancer. Three out of every five strokes in the U.S. occur in women. Now, new research is discovering what all women should know about this killer and the various signs of stroke for women.
Jennifer Lin was 36 when she became a statistic.. “I was actually going to work one day and I had a severe headache; the right side of my head. I’m not a headache kind of a person so I was like’ this is kind of odd’,” Lin recalls.. The gravity of the situation didn’t sink in for hours; half a day went by before Lin would seek help.. “My arm was continuously numb. I went to the fridge to get something to eat and everything collapsed,” says Lin.. She was diagnosed in the ER of HealthPark Medical Center.. “They have CAT scans and sure enough they showed a stroke,” says Lin.. A recent study found 1 in 5 women can’t identify a single stroke symptom, although it is the third leading cause of death among women.. “Some of the warning signs could be dizziness, numbness and tingling, elevated blood pressure, family history, high cholesterol,” says Lee Memorial Health System staff neurologist Dr. Wendy Bond. “Certainly if you’re a smoker that could put you at risk.”. Adding to that listthe American Heart Association put out new, specific symptoms aimed at women. Birth control is a risk factor, so are aural migraines, and the pregnancy complication preeclampsia. Putting several factors together increases risk down the road.. “It’s really targeting the younger women. They want to make sure you’re not smoking if you’re getting those types of migraines. They want you to make sure that you monitor your blood pressure before going on the birth control pill,” says Dr. Bond.. Being on birth control and having hypertension meant Lin had potential risk factors but didn’t know it.. “It turns out they were there all along. There needs to more awareness and that’s why I’m here today.. Each year more than 100,000 young to middle age women suffer a stroke. Most never saw it coming.. View More Health Matters video segments at leememorial.org/healthmatters/. Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, FL is the largest network of medical care facilities in Southwest Florida and is highly respected for its expertise, innovation and quality of care. For nearly a century, we’ve been providing our community with everything from primary care treatment to highly specialized care services and robotic assisted surgeries.. Visit leememorial.org
In a matter of seconds, it can steal your voice… your mobility… your independence. Every day, lives are turned upside-down… by stroke. It may not seem like a pressing women’s health issue, but stroke kills twice as many women each year as breast cancer. And while the elderly are most at risk, doctors say it can affect women of all ages.
Women share a higher risk of having a stroke than men do.. One in five women has a stroke at some point in her life.. Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer does every year.. Strokes can happen to any woman at any age.. There are several factors that increase a woman’s risk of a stroke: 1. High blood pressure, which is one of the reasons it is so important to know your numbersyour heart rate and cholesterol levels.. 2. Oral contraceptives can be a risk, especially for women who have other risk factors.. 3. Preeclampsia, which is high blood pressure when you are pregnant – increases the risk of a stroke later in life.. 4. Women who take Hormone replacement therapy may have a slightly increased stroke risk.. 5. If you suffer Migraine headaches with aura you are at risk for a stroke.. 6. A-Fib an irregular and often rapid heart rate is a risk factor. 7. Smoking on top of these other risks greatly increases your risk of a stroke.. Learn to identify a stroke:. 1. Face Drooping. 2. Arm Weakness. 3. Speech Difficulty. 4. Time to Call 911. When it comes to stroke …..THINK FAST.. Act FAST and call 911 immediately at any sign of a stroke.. https://www.renown.org/explore/institute-for-neurosciences/services-treatments/stroke-care/
Stroke is a medical emergency for everyone. Unfortunately, some women may experience a delay in care, because they don’t recognize that their symptoms are being caused by a stroke. Mayo Clinic wants you to know the signs and symptoms of stroke. Prompt treatment can increase your chance of recovery.. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Vivien Williams discusses what women need to know about stroke with Dr. Maisha Robinson.. More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/
Women and stroke: What you need to know Know the warning signs. It’s important to learn the many warning signs of a stroke. Once you know the signs, get to the Face. Ask the person to smile.
Does one side of their face droop? Arms. Ask the person to lift up both arms. Does one arm drift.
Women who experience migraines with visual impairments, sometimes called auras, should avoid smoking. Women over the age of 75 should be screened for atrial fibrillation, which increases stroke risk. Symptoms to look out for Recognizing stroke symptoms is important.
Symptoms commonly seen in both men and women ar. The bottom line on stroke and women. Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer every single year.
Most people don’t know this. Women tend to be less knowledgeable about stroke risk factors generally. Indeed, we don’t consider ourselves to be at risk for strokes. But we are.
Stroke is a serious health concern for women and can happen to anyone, at any age. Here are four things every woman should know about stroke. Women have unique risk factors for stroke. Major risk factors for stroke, such as having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, can happen to anyone. Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women—and more women die of stroke than men, according to the CDC.
Those are the unpleasant facts. The somewhat good news: Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Women are at elevated risk of blood clots and stroke when they take (or used to take) birth control pills or are pregnant and new research points to elevated risk for those with early menopause as well. Dr.
Lisabeth and her research team analyzed 22 years of data from the Framingham Heart Study, finding that 234 of 1,430 women had an ischemic stroke (a type of stroke caused by a blood clot that. In fact, strokes in younger women are becoming increasingly common: Strokes are the third leading killer of women in the U.S. (they kill twice as many women. Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women, and each year 55,000 more women have a stroke than men.
According Women and stroke: what you need to know | Opinion | southernminn.com. A stroke occurs when a blockage or bleed of the blood vessels either interrupts or reduces the supply of blood to the brain. When this happens, the brain does not receive enough oxygen or. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain.
The rupture or blockage prevents blood and.
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More research on women and stroke is clearly needed.
from Women and Health by Marlene B. Goldman, Rebecca Troisi, Kathryn M. Rexrode Elsevier Science, 2012
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Good news everyone, I want to use these time to thank Dr oseigba mercy for saving me from STROKE I had since 4 years now.. He cured me with his herbal medication and now am free from stroke.. You can also contact him via email.. [email protected] gmail.com or whatsap him +2348141659546..
Thanks for posting this very helpful video! Knowing the risks of a stroke in women is important, since seeking medical attention is critical. I also found that learning the warning signs of a stroke to be important, and this article recommends committing them to memory using F.A.S.T.: https://advanced-homehealthcare.com/warning-signs-of-a-stroke/
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