Stroke in women
Stroke is the third common cause of mortality and a leading cause of disability.The National Commission on Macroeconomics & Health in India projected about 1.6 million cases of stroke in 2015 with death occurring in one fourth of cases. Women have a higher incidence of stroke across the world. The gender wise data are not available in India. The women in India are less likely to receive medical care and are at a increased risk of having stroke.
Stroke occurs if there is a problem in the blood supply to an area in the brain. either due to blockage of blood vessel (ischemic stroke-80%) or rupture of blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke 20 %).
Symptoms of stroke are usually sudden in onset characterized by weakness …show more content…
Anaemia , dehydration and or infection increase the risk of stroke in the post partum period
Gestational diabetes increases the risk of stroke
Migraine with aura more common in women doubles the risk of stroke. Risk is higher in women who smoke or take oral contraceptives.
Clotting disorders-women who have a bad obstetrical history are at increased risk of stroke
Atrial fibrillation quadruples stroke risk and is more common in the elderly women
Risk factors are cumulative, the more the number of risk factors greater are the chances of having a stroke..
Having a stroke is one of the most devastating and life changing events. Timely management of the risk factors can greatly lower the chances of having a stroke. In case of a stroke due to clogging, the clot can be busted if the patient reaches the emergency within 3 hours of the onset of stroke, that may result in partial or even complete recovery. In most of the cases women are the care givers and it is essential for them to look after their
Stroke is the third common cause of mortality and a leading cause of disability.The National Commission on Macroeconomics & Health in India projected about 1.6 million cases of stroke in 2015 with death occurring in one fourth of cases. Women have a higher incidence of stroke across the world. The gender wise data are not available in India. The women in India are less likely to receive medical care and are at a increased risk of having stroke.
Stroke occurs if there is a problem in the blood supply to an area in the brain. either due to blockage of blood vessel (ischemic stroke-80%) or rupture of blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke 20 %).
Symptoms of stroke are usually sudden in onset characterized by weakness …show more content…
Anaemia , dehydration and or infection increase the risk of stroke in the post partum period
Gestational diabetes increases the risk of stroke
Migraine with aura more common in women doubles the risk of stroke. Risk is higher in women who smoke or take oral contraceptives.
Clotting disorders-women who have a bad obstetrical history are at increased risk of stroke
Atrial fibrillation quadruples stroke risk and is more common in the elderly women
Risk factors are cumulative, the more the number of risk factors greater are the chances of having a stroke..
Having a stroke is one of the most devastating and life changing events. Timely management of the risk factors can greatly lower the chances of having a stroke. In case of a stroke due to clogging, the clot can be busted if the patient reaches the emergency within 3 hours of the onset of stroke, that may result in partial or even complete recovery. In most of the cases women are the care givers and it is essential for them to look after their