El CECOVA advised to stop smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and the high figures of cholesterol and blood pressure to prevent the ictus.
stroke usually occurs in people who carry the so-called (FRV) vascular risk factors, including high blood pressure (hypertension) is of greater importance.
Valencia, 2011-November The Valencia Council of nursing (CECOVA) and the colleges of nursing in Valencia, Castellón and Alicante offered on Monday, on the occasion of the world day of the Ictus held last Saturday, a series of tips to prevent this disease, in Spain, is the leading cause of death in women and the second in malesIn addition to also represent the first cause of serious disability in adults and is the second leading cause of dementia.
Thus, Collegiate Nursing organizations recalled that stroke can be prevented if risk factors that cause, which are, basically, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and high figures of cholesterol and blood pressure are monitored.
In this sense, they warned that the risk of stroke increases proportionately to the number of cigarettes per day and is higher for women with regard to men. To abolish tobacco the risk of stroke is reduced to for nonsmokers within 3-5 years.
Also recommended to avoid a sedentary lifestyle by carrying out daily moderate intensity exercise (walking at a brisk pace for 30 minutes), and avoid vigorous physical activity that occurs sporadically. Physical exercise increases insulin sensitivity, reduces the plaquetar aggregation, reduces weight and blood pressure.
In the same way, they recalled that also some dietary habits as the excessive consumption of salt, which increases blood pressure, relate to the risk of stroke, while diets rich in vegetables and fruit may prevent stroke by its antioxidant effect or by increasing the levels of potassium. In addition, should limit the consumption of saturated fat and cholesterol, and consume adequate amounts of vegetables and fruit.
15% Of stroke in younger than 45 years
The stroke may occur at any age, although they are more common after age 60 and 30 per cent higher in males. However, up to 15% of the stroke occur in patients under 45 years of age. Stroke usually occurs in people who carry the so-called (FRV) vascular risk factors, including high blood pressure (hypertension) is of utmost importance, both for myocardial infarction and cerebral hemorrhage.
The classic FRV for stroke and hypertension are the increase of cholesterol or triglycerides, diabetes, smoking, excessive intake of alcohol, hyperuricemia, physical inactivity, obesity, etc. These factors facilitate the development of atherosclerosis, and the formation of atheroma plaques ” on the wall of the arteries, being able to get to obstruct the passage of blood. Recently of the sleep apnea syndrome has included the FRV
The symptoms that a stroke can occur are very varied and depend on the area of the brain injured, but the most frequent are loss of strength or sensitivity in the middle of the body; loss of temporary or permanent, vision in one eye; difficulty speaking or understanding of the language; and very severe headache of sudden and distinct from the common home.
Stroke is a disorder of brain circulation, sudden onset, which will lead to the destruction of a part of the brain and is considered the third cause of death in the world, while Spain the incidence of this disease is still medium, in comparison with the areas of Russia and Finland, whose prevalence is becoming increasingly greater.
