A heart attack in the brain comes upon those affected quite suddenly, but there are clear signs - the sooner help is given, the better.
According to a recent survey by the opinion research institute Appinio, over 93 percent of the people over 60 years of age surveyed are afraid of illnesses and declining physical and mental fitness.
A stroke, for example, is also one of them, because in severe cases it can completely change the life of those affected.
There are risk factors that can favor a stroke - even in younger people with a certain blood group.
Pay attention to these symptoms in yourself and in other people around you, because quick help can literally save lives.
Stroke: Fast action is important!
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Dizziness and blurred vision can indicate a stroke.
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In more than 80 percent of cases, a stroke is caused by a blocked artery in the brain, which means that the nerve cells receive too little blood and oxygen and thus die.
Rarely, a cerebral hemorrhage from a ruptured blood vessel is the cause of the cerebral infarction.
The longer the stroke goes untreated, the larger the areas of the brain that die.
And all the more likely it is that the patient will struggle with lifelong disabilities or even die.
If you notice specific signs in yourself or in people around you, do not hesitate to provide first aid and call an ambulance.
A third of those affected die within a year as a result.
A stroke is the third leading cause of death in Germany.
A stroke is on the horizon: five symptoms that you should act on quickly
When a stroke occurs, it is a life-threatening emergency and every minute counts.
If you see the following signs, call the emergency doctor immediately - even if it's not a stroke, it's always better to be safe than sorry!
Stroke and vision problems:
A stroke causes impairments in vision.
Those affected see blurred or double, can no longer orientate themselves, overlook objects or cannot grasp them.
Stroke and Speech Disorders:
People who have had a stroke suddenly have halting, jerky, or “searching” for the right words.
In addition, her speech is slurred and slurred, her voice thin and quiet.
Stroke and symptoms of paralysis:
If a person affected suddenly becomes paralyzed on one side – on the face with a drooping corner of the mouth, on the body with a hanging arm or a “gone asleep” foot – this can be a clear sign of an acute stroke.
Get help immediately!
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Stroke and dizziness and unsteady gait:
Another symptom of a stroke, sudden dizziness, which is often corroborated by unsteady gait.
Those affected find it difficult to orientate themselves, have to support themselves or sit down, and complain of nausea.
Stroke and headaches:
Severe headaches can also indicate an acute stroke, the cause of which is circulatory disorders in the affected brain region or bleeding in the brain tissue.
These severe headaches can even be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.
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