You can't forgive yourself for not knowing this! The main thing is not to lose time, the first 3 hours. Bashny.Net

Stroke is. vascular disaster, violation of cerebral circulation with damage to brain tissue and a disorder of its functions. The reasons can be completely different: insufficient blood supply to one of the brain regions, embolism or thrombosis associated with diseases of the blood, blood vessels, heart.





What are the first signs of a stroke, it is simply necessary to know everyone in order to have time to recognize the trouble and provide medical assistance as soon as possible. Every minute counts!

First signs of stroke

1. Sudden, causeless headache.
2. The appearance of weakness in the muscles and / or numbness of half or part of the body (face, leg, arm).
3. Vision impairment, possible double vision.
4. Incoherent speech.
5. Sudden loss of balance, often combined with nausea and loss of consciousness.

If you notice the above signs, strike the alarm and act immediately!

First aid for stroke

1. It is necessary to call immediately ambulance In case of stroke, professional help is needed as soon as possible.
2. Make sure the patient can breathe! If you find a breathing disorder, free the airways, laying the patient on his side and cleaning the mouth.
3. Moving the patient to more comfortable position. It can and should be done. The popular belief that a patient with a stroke cannot be moved is a myth!
4. If possible, measure it. blood pressure And write down the numbers.
   
   
   
5. It's very important to understand. How long ago the stroke occurred. Try to find out when the last time the patient was without signs of an acute condition.
6. You can't give the sick one. water or food. It'll only make things worse.
   
   
   
7. Under no circumstances should anyone be given any medicine!
8. Lowering blood pressure is also not necessary. High blood pressure. in the first hours of stroke - the norm associated with the adaptation of the brain.

And remember that in the first 3 hours from the onset of a stroke, the patient can be given emergency therapy. thrombolysis. In this case, a drug is injected intravenously that dissolves a blood clot that blocked the cerebral artery. Thus eliminate or significantly reduce brain disorders.





Be sure to remember these signs and share information with friends so that trouble does not catch them by surprise!