STROKE: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, RISK FACTORS, TYPES, DIAGNOSIS, & MANAGEMENT

DR. NINALOWO HAMMED CONSULTANT, DIAGNOSTIC, & VASCULAR/INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST Did you know that a stroke, also known as a brain attack or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped, and it is an emergency situation? Did you know that the brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to work well and if blood supply is stopped even for a short time, this can cause problems? Did you know that brain cells begin to die after just a few minutes without blood or oxygen and when this happens the brain function is lost and you may not be able to do things that are controlled by that part of the brain? Did you know that a stroke may affect your ability to Move, Speak, Eat, Think and remember, Control your bowel and bladder, Control your emotions and Control other vital body functions? Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors. Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t.