Are hemorrhagic strokes increasing among young people? Doctor names "this disease" as a hidden killer
If you drink too little water, your blood will become sticky. Will you risk a heart attack or stroke in summer?
Can hot weather also cause stroke? Dr. Yan Baosheng, deputy medical director of Guangtian General Hospital, pointed out in an interview that there are two main types of stroke, one is hemorrhagic stroke and the other is infarct (ischemic) stroke. In summer, due to hot weather and low water absorption, stroke Increased sweating can easily make the blood thicker and lead to infarct stroke. If you smoke, drink, and eat high-salt foods, the risk of stroke will increase.
On the contrary, the incidence rate of hemorrhagic stroke is higher in winter. Dr. Yan Baosheng explained that the main reason why hemorrhagic stroke is more likely to occur in winter is related to high blood pressure. A small number of cases have problems with the blood vessels themselves, such as aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations, which are the most common causes of non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage.
Dr. Yan Baosheng said that whether it is an infarct stroke or a hemorrhagic stroke, it is necessary to control the three highs, try to keep the blood pressure stable and reduce the violent fluctuations in blood pressure. Drinking more water in summer and keeping your neck warm in winter can help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Is hemorrhagic stroke increasing among young people? High blood pressure may be a hidden killer
Dr. Yan Baosheng pointed out that there are more infarct strokes caused by blood clots and blood clots blocking blood vessels in summer. It is important to open the blood vessels as soon as possible, which is very important for the patient’s prognosis. It is best to inject intravenous thrombolytic drugs within the golden three hours. If the intracranial large blood vessels are blocked, intracerebral artery thrombectomy should be performed within six hours.
As for hemorrhagic stroke, there is currently no more direct treatment, usually with decompression surgery. Dr. Yan Baosheng said that if subarachnoid hemorrhage is caused by an aneurysm, the mortality rate is as high as about 1/3 to 1/2. The public is reminded that as soon as symptoms of stroke appear, they should seek medical attention immediately to have a chance of getting a better prognosis.
Dr. Yan Baosheng reminded that hemorrhagic strokes caused by high blood pressure used to be mostly among middle-aged and elderly people. However, in recent years, the age group has been declining, showing that an increasing proportion of young people have high blood pressure. In addition, risk factors such as smoking and drinking have , there are also many young cases of hemorrhagic stroke. Young people should also pay attention to the control of blood pressure and three high blood pressure.
Beware of heatstroke and stroke if you faint in summer! How to avoid a second stroke?
Extreme weather has become prevalent in recent years, with “heat waves” occurring in many areas. Taiwan is located in the subtropics and is often exposed to continuous high temperatures. Dr. Yan Baosheng pointed out that when engaging in outdoor activities in summer, one must pay attention to hydration. In some cases, heat stroke combined with stroke was discovered after sudden fainting while engaging in farming or outdoor work. High-risk groups must control the three highs and quit smoking.
Dr. Yan Baosheng said that if the patient is sent to the hospital for treatment within the golden time, the proportion of stroke patients with a good prognosis and able to maintain an independent life is about 30-40%. The data from Guangtian Hospital in the past six months is about 50%, depending on the individual condition of the patient. To prevent a second stroke after a stroke, you must seek medical evaluation and check whether you have atrial fibrillation or risk factors such as blood pressure and blood sugar. Only by actively treating the patient can you reduce the risk of another stroke.
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