A stroke is essentially a heart attack of the brain. In the
same manner as a heart attack is caused after the blood supply fails,
this problem results after blood is blocked from entering the brain and
providing much needed oxygen. The majority of "brain attacks" are
not deadly, although they do cause a phenomenal range of issues ranging
from slight limited mobility to extreme cases where the patient is
incapable of speech or any movement. The most common type
of stroke is known as ischemic, where a blood vessel in the head or
neck is blocked.
Approximated 80 percent of "brain attacks" are
of the ischemic variety and are rarely fatal. The second type,
and more severe type, of these attacks is caused by bleeding into the
brain is known as hemorrhagic.
If you are at risk for a "brain attack," consider these steps for
stroke prevention. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a
leading cause of these attacks. Work towards lowering your blood
pressure by adopting a diet and exercise regimen. Your doctor may
write a prescription for medication that will lower your blood pressure
if diet and exercise fails to do so. If you are a smoker, stop
smoking immediately. Nicotine has the ability to raise your blood
pressure and smoke makes your blood more likely to clot.
Furthermore, identify the signs of this problem and be on the lookout
for these signs in your everyday life. Watch for numbness or
weakness, especially on one side of the body, inability to speak or
understand speech, difficulty walking, or severe headaches.
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