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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
First aid while you get help:
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts. Fast treatment can save brain tissue and life. Symptoms: Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty — Time to call for help. Also sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing or walking, or a severe sudden headache. Call 102 at the first FAST sign. Do not give food or drink, and do not wait. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: World Health Organization · US CDC · World Health Organization · US CDC · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM)
A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
Sudden face drooping, arm or leg weakness on one side, slurred speech, confusion, loss of vision, severe sudden headache.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
Blocked or burst blood vessel in the brain. Risks: high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
EMERGENCY, go now (BE FAST: balance, eyes, face, arm, speech, time). Every minute counts; go to a hospital with CT scan immediately.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
Urgent CT or MRI brain.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
Emergency hospital care; clot-dissolving treatment works only within hours. Rehabilitation afterwards. No dosing information is given here.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
Control blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol, no tobacco, treat atrial fibrillation.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the main driver of stroke in Nepal; call 102 for an ambulance.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, CDC, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html; https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/stroke; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Stroke; Guideline: AHA/ASA 2019 acute stroke guideline; https://edcd.gov.np
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