Are there signs of cerebral infarction? There are 3 signals in the body, which may indicate the coming of cerebral infarction, please be vigilant

Aunt Yang is in her early 60s this year, and the old couple are both career editors. They live a relatively stable life, but Aunt Yang was found to have high blood pressure more than ten years ago, and she would insist on taking antihypertensive drugs at the beginning.

Later, she found that her blood pressure remained stable, so she stopped taking antihypertensive drugs without authorization, and generally did not take drugs unless she felt unwell. But one morning when she woke up, she suddenly felt dizzy. She thought it was caused by high blood pressure, so she hurried to the pharmacy to buy some antihypertensive medicine.

But not long after I got home, I found that one side of my body was unconscious, I couldn’t stand stably, and I couldn’t speak properly . The family members saw that something was wrong, so they called 120 immediately, and they were taken to the hospital for an examination. It turned out to be a cerebral infarction.

1. Blood vessel blockage increases the risk of cerebral infarction

As a disease that threatens the health and life safety of middle-aged and elderly people, cerebral infarction is related to the blockage of blood vessels in the body. Once the blood vessels of the human body are blocked, the risk of cerebral infarction will also increase.

Everyone has blood vessels in their bodies. As we age, the garbage in the blood vessels will continue to accumulate and even become blocked. The carotid arteries, in particular, are also prone to clogging.

The carotid artery is located on both sides of the trachea in front of our neck, as thick as a little finger, and is the main blood vessel from the heart to the brain. Because the carotid artery has a Y-shaped structure, is relatively narrow, and is prone to atherosclerosis, it is prone to blockage.

According to statistics, 2/3 of cerebral infarctions are related to carotid artery blockage.

Once the carotid artery is blocked, the brain will be ischemic due to untimely blood supply. After eight minutes, the brain will be damaged, causing some symptoms such as aphasia, blindness, and hemiplegia . If left unchecked, it may even lead to brain death.

2. The arrival of cerebral infarction is not silent! early warning

The disability rate and fatality rate of cerebral infarction are very high, but the onset of cerebral infarction is not without any symptoms. Dr. Wang Yunlong, deputy director of the first ward of the Arrhythmia Center of Beijing Anzhen Hospital, reminded that there were reminders three months before the occurrence of cerebral infarction. If the following symptoms appear, you must be vigilant.

1. Rapid heartbeat

Inexplicable rapid heartbeat, be careful that it is a signal from atrial fibrillation, especially the elderly over 75 years old, the probability of being targeted by atrial fibrillation is very high, if you often have rapid heartbeat, fatigue, etc., it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time.

2. Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, etc. are also typical symptoms of atrial fibrillation. If you find that you have only mild physical activity and symptoms of dyspnea, chest tightness, and shortness of breath appear, it is best to seek medical attention in time.

3. Dizziness

Dizziness is not just a symptom of hypoglycemia, it may be a signal from atrial fibrillation. If the heartbeat is often irregular, symptoms such as dizziness may also occur.

In addition to the above symptoms, blurred vision, stiffness on one side of the body, numbness on one side of the face, and drooling on one side may also occur when a cerebral infarction occurs .

3. It is not too late to prevent cerebral infarction, do 3 points

When dealing with diseases, prevention is far better than cure, and cerebral infarction is no exception. If you want to prevent cerebral infarction, you should pay more attention to the following three points.

1. Diet low in salt and oil

It is recommended to have a low-salt and low-oil diet to avoid excessive intake of fat and salt, which may cause hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and other three high diseases, and even damage the health of blood vessels. At the same time, ensure adequate nutrition and eat more foods that are good for blood vessels .

2. Ensure a good and regular living habit

Usually, we must ensure a good and regular living habit, try to avoid staying up late, ensure a happy mood, and also help prevent cerebral infarction.

3. Actively control basic diseases and do regular physical examinations

Patients suffering from high blood pressure, high blood fat, diabetes, etc. must pay attention to and actively treat them, and do regular physical examinations and reexaminations.

The occurrence of cerebral infarction is closely related to vascular blockage, especially carotid artery blockage, which is a major reason for the increase in the incidence of cerebral infarction. Usually, the symptoms of cerebral infarction must be paid attention to, and preventive measures should be taken from life.

References:

[1] This blocked blood vessel is the easiest to ignore! Cerebral infarction and stroke are all related to it... Don't blame me for telling you late. Popular Science China. 2020-12-03

[2] There is a reminder three months before the occurrence of cerebral infarction! Grasping these three symptoms can save lives! .Phoenix Health.2022-01-12

[3] Is the method of drawing circles to self-test cerebral infarction effective? It is recommended to prevent cerebral infarction. People's Daily Online. 2019-04-18

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