Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

There are many instances where people’s lives suddenly change forever — marriage, the birth of a child, the occurrence of an illness and even stroke. These life changing events affect not only the individual but as well as family members and friends.

Statistics:
Around the globe, stroke has claimed numerous lives. In fact in the result of American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2010 Stroke Statistics, 795,000 people are at risk to have experience of their first or recurrent stroke. It has also pointed out a very alarming rate of every 40 seconds an American would suffer from stroke resulting to be the number one cause of serious and long-term disability and the third largest cause of death in the United States. On a lighter note, the AHA also found out that the number of deaths from stroke had actually decreased by as much as 15% between the years 1997 to 2007  and this may denote to the increase of knowledge and improvement of treatment.

Difference between a sign and a symptom:
As seen in the statistics provided by AHA, knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke may one day save a person’s life. But first let us differentiate between a sign and a symptom. To an average Joe, a sign and symptom can refer to one and the same thing but there is a big difference between the two.

A sign is an objective cue of a disease or an illness. A sign is the physical manifestation of a certain ailment. It is what a doctor sees in a patient and it is a definite indication of a specific disease.

On the other hand, a symptom is a subjective cue of an illness or a disease. It is a characteristic of a certain ailment. In other words, symptoms are what a patient experiences about an injury, illness or a disease.

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Coffee may have a positive impact on Stroke Prevention

Caffeine isn’t a drug, it’s a vitamin!  ~Author Unknown

Coffee

Mornings are best served with a cup of coffee. People around the world greet the sunrise with their own cups of that aromatic brew. Advocates of coffee say that their coffee gives them the boost of energy that rouses them during their waking hours. It also helps them to stay alert and attentive during the course of the day.

However, naysayers would counter the claims of coffee advocates. They would vouch strongly against drinking it. They would swear that, indeed, coffee is bad for the health. They would argue that coffee aside from staining the teeth can cause: (halitosis) bad breath, an increase in stress levels, an increased risk of heart attack, sterility and stomach problems.

Then again, a recent study has made coffeeholics jumping for joy. The study could make non-advocates into coffee enthusiasts. The latest research has claimed that coffee is actually good for the health by lowering the risk of having a cerebrovascular accident or stroke. This novel study claims that drinking coffee offers protection against the occurrence of a stroke in women. Continue reading →

Women, Hypertension and Stroke

Women and Hypertension

In the US alone, it is believed that up to 74.5 million people over 20 have high blood pressure. Hypertension is a serious condition: it is the first cause of stroke and is strongly related to other cardiovascular diseases. Figures show that 69% of people with an initial heart attack, 74% of patients who had a stroke and 74% of people with congestive heart failure have blood pressure over 140/90mmHg.

Overall, men and women are as likely to have hypertension. However, after the onset of menopause, women have an increased risk of developing hypertension. The problem surrounding women and hypertension is supported by several studies which were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The journal detailed how women face unique risks of high blood pressure, as well as the special challenges women must undertake to maintain their blood pressure within acceptable limits.

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