Stroke
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Stroke
Blood pressure medicinesMedicines called statins, which lower cholesterolMedicines to prevent blood clots, such aspirin or blood thinnersMedicines that help to keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible (if you have diabetes)Make lifestyle changes:- Stop smoking, if you smoke - Get regular exercise (if your doctor says it's safe) for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week - Lose weight, if you are overweight - Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and low in meats, sweets, and refined grains (such as white bread or white rice) - Eat less salt (sodium) - Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
-If you are a woman, do not drink more than 1 drink a day пїЅ пїЅ
Another way to prevent strokes is to have surgery to reopen clogged arteries in the neck. This surgery is appropriate for only a small group of people. пїЅ пїЅ
What is a "TIA " пїЅ? " пїЅ A TIA is like a stroke, but it does not damage the brain. TIAs happen when an artery in the brain gets clogged or closes off and then reopens on its own. This can happen if a blood clot forms and then moves away or dissolves. TIA stands for "transient ischemic attack. " пїЅ пїЅ пїЅ
Even though TIAs do not cause lasting symptoms, they are serious. If you have a TIA, you are at high risk of having a stroke. It's important that you see a doctor and take steps to prevent that from happening. Do not ignore the symptoms of a stroke even if they go away! пїЅ пїЅ
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- Stop smoking, if you smoke
- Get regular exercise (if your doctor says it's safe) for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week
- Lose weight, if you are overweight
- Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and low in meats, sweets, and refined grains (such as white bread or white rice)
- Eat less salt (sodium)
- Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
Signs of stroke
The letters in the word "fast" help you remember the signs of stroke. If a person shows any of these signs, call an ambulance right away. In the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1.
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Signs of stroke
The letters in the word "fast" help you remember the signs of stroke. If a person shows any of these signs, call an ambulance right away. In the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1.
Graphic 73487 Version 3.0