{"id":116766,"date":"2024-10-21T17:51:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=116766"},"modified":"2024-10-21T17:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:51:50","slug":"stroke-association-issues-new-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=116766","title":{"rendered":"Stroke association issues new advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2016\/09\/20\/shes-young-fit-and-a-two-time-stroke-victim\/\">first stroke<\/a> this year \u2014 but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable.<\/p>\n<p>The American Stroke Association (ASA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/STR.0000000000000475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issued updated advice<\/a> on Monday urging health care workers to screen for <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/19\/lifestyle\/dont-delay-care-if-you-experience-these-stroke-symptoms\/\">stroke risk factors<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/14\/lifestyle\/untreated-high-blood-pressure-linked-to-higher-alzheimers-risk\/\">high blood pressure<\/a>, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/24\/lifestyle\/obesity-rates-in-us-not-growing-for-first-time-in-a-decade-but-severe-obesity-on-the-rise-cdc\/\">obesity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>An 81-year-old patient undergoes testing to detect a stroke. Most stroke cases are preventable, according to the American Stroke Association. <span class=\"credit\">BSIP\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The ASA issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to screen for stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. <span class=\"credit\">Peakstock \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe most effective way to reduce the occurrence of a stroke and stroke-related death is to prevent the first stroke \u2014 referred to as primary prevention,\u201d said Dr. Cheryl D. Bushnell, chair of the ASA guideline writing group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome populations have an elevated risk of stroke,\u201d Bushnell continued, \u201cwhether it be due to genetics, lifestyle, biological factors and\/or social determinants of health, and in some cases, people do not receive appropriate screening to identify their risk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/05\/19\/i-had-a-headache-for-5-days-turns-out-i-had-a-stroke-at-32\/\">A stroke occurs<\/a>\u00a0when\u00a0blood flow\u00a0to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Stroke was the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/08\/lifestyle\/covid-19-no-longer-a-top-cause-of-us-death-2023-data-shows\/\">fourth leading cause of death<\/a> in the US last year, accounting for 162,600 deaths, <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/2822207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to preliminary data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The updated ASA recommendations \u2014 which replace 2014 guidelines \u2014 encourage adults to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/11\/01\/lifestyle\/6-easy-hacks-for-success-with-the-mediterranean-diet\/\">Mediterranean diet<\/a> no matter their stroke risk. The plant-based eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats and not <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/13\/lifestyle\/reduce-red-meat-intake-to-lower-diabetes-risk-harvard-study\/\">red meat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/29\/lifestyle\/cut-sugar-from-your-diet-to-lower-your-biological-age-study\/\">sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the US last year, accounting for 162,600 deaths, according to preliminary data. <span class=\"credit\">samunella \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>The ASA, a division of the American Heart Association, also suggests cutting stroke risk by exercising regularly, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/19\/lifestyle\/doctor-praises-cognitive-shuffling-hack-to-quickly-fall-asleep\/\">getting sufficient sleep<\/a>, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling cholesterol, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/13\/lifestyle\/reduce-blood-pressure-with-this-one-simple-lifestyle-change-study\/\">managing blood pressure<\/a> and blood sugar and <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/11\/lifestyle\/40-of-cancer-cases-linked-to-bad-behavior-smoking-main-culprit\/\">avoiding smoking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Health care professionals should screen patients for sedentary behavior \u2014 adults should get at least 150 minutes a week\u00a0of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise, or a mixture of both throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>Adults should also be screened for and educated on the importance of non-medical factors such as education, financial stability, access to care and healthy food, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/16\/real-estate\/7-new-jersey-cities-just-as-walkable-as-manhattan-but-at-a-lower-price\/\">neighborhood walkability<\/a>, the ASA said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Women generally have a higher risk of stroke because of factors related to their reproductive health and a longer life expectancy. <span class=\"credit\">Photographee.eu \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>For their part, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/06\/lifestyle\/doctor-reveals-5-ways-women-can-lower-their-stroke-risk\/\">women may need to be screened more frequently<\/a> than men for stroke risks.<\/p>\n<p>Their risk factors include birth control pill use and pregnancy complications such as <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/10\/lifestyle\/i-scary-preeclampsia-heres-what-other-moms-should-know\/\">high blood pressure<\/a> and premature birth. <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/07\/lifestyle\/life-expectancy-gains-have-waned-despite-medical-breakthroughs\/\">Women also tend to live longer<\/a>. About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year in the US, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stroke.org\/en\/about-stroke\/stroke-risk-factors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to the ASA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To help inform preventive treatment, the American Heart Association last year introduced its updated <a href=\"https:\/\/professional.heart.org\/en\/guidelines-and-statements\/prevent-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(PREVENT) risk calculator<\/a>\u00a0that can estimate 10-year and 30-year stroke and heart disease risk in people over 30.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnderstanding which people are at increased risk of a first stroke and providing support to preserve heart and brain health can help prevent a first stroke,\u201d Bushnell said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGet the latest breakthroughs in medicine, diet &amp; nutrition tips and more.\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSubscribe to our weekly Post Care newsletter!\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Dizziness could signal a stroke is happening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stroke warning signs<\/h2>\n<p>Experts use the acronym BE FAST to quickly recognize stroke warning signs and know when to call 911.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>B is for balance \u2014 difficulty with walking.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>E is for eyesight \u2014 seeing double vision, blurred vision, loss of vision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>F is for a facial droop or crooked smile.<\/li>\n<li>A stands for arm weakness or numbness. This also applies for leg weakness or numbness. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>S is for changes with speech.<\/li>\n<li>T represents time \u2014 time to call 911.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/21\/lifestyle\/how-to-prevent-a-stroke-stroke-association-issues-new-advice\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year \u2014 but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. 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