“During a stroke, 32,000 brain cells per second (1.9 million per minute) die” (Loyola University Health System, 2014). Strokes have become a concern in modern America, with great reason. Strokes are called many different names and have a lot of confusion with the different names. Strokes have an immense number of different causes and can also vary on the type of stroke. The body is greatly affected by having a stroke, with effects that can last a lifetime. With technology advancing there are more treatment plans and options that are being implemented into society. There are ways of preventing strokes, but some strokes are unexplainable. Understanding what a stroke is and what is happening with a stroke, could be something that could help an
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“Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States (behind heart disease and cancer) and the leading cause of long-term disability; Stroke kills about 137,000 U.S. citizens each year, or almost one out of four stroke victims” (Blaser, 2014). With strokes being the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, the causes of a stroke should be obvious. The abstract ideas of some of the causes are actually backed by scientific evidence. “Higher pollution levels were linked to a higher total number of strokes, and researchers said it reaffirmed the growing evidence that climate change and overall air quality contributes to cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association 's International Stroke Conference 2016 (American Heart Association). The causes can be generalized into types based off of how the patient …show more content…
When a stroke occurs time is precious when trying to reverse effects or stop them from happening. Blood circulation to the area of the brain served by that artery stops at the point of disturbance, and the brain tissue beyond that is damaged or dies. This is one reason why prompt treatment can have such a dramatic effect on final recovery from a stroke (Blaser, 2014). When a patient is experiencing a transient ischemic attack symptoms such as unexplained dizziness, blurring of vision, loss of hearing will occur. It is important to see a doctor as quick as possible and plan for prevention of a full on stroke. In a hemorrhagic stroke the doctor may need to do surgery to stop the bleeding within the brain. Time is the patient’s best chance to prevent the brain from swelling with blood. With thrombotic strokes, if treated quickly enough can minimize some damages. Although time is the most important part of limiting damages, the treatment itself is very
“Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States (behind heart disease and cancer) and the leading cause of long-term disability; Stroke kills about 137,000 U.S. citizens each year, or almost one out of four stroke victims” (Blaser, 2014). With strokes being the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, the causes of a stroke should be obvious. The abstract ideas of some of the causes are actually backed by scientific evidence. “Higher pollution levels were linked to a higher total number of strokes, and researchers said it reaffirmed the growing evidence that climate change and overall air quality contributes to cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association 's International Stroke Conference 2016 (American Heart Association). The causes can be generalized into types based off of how the patient …show more content…
When a stroke occurs time is precious when trying to reverse effects or stop them from happening. Blood circulation to the area of the brain served by that artery stops at the point of disturbance, and the brain tissue beyond that is damaged or dies. This is one reason why prompt treatment can have such a dramatic effect on final recovery from a stroke (Blaser, 2014). When a patient is experiencing a transient ischemic attack symptoms such as unexplained dizziness, blurring of vision, loss of hearing will occur. It is important to see a doctor as quick as possible and plan for prevention of a full on stroke. In a hemorrhagic stroke the doctor may need to do surgery to stop the bleeding within the brain. Time is the patient’s best chance to prevent the brain from swelling with blood. With thrombotic strokes, if treated quickly enough can minimize some damages. Although time is the most important part of limiting damages, the treatment itself is very