Ischemic stroke or paralysis occurs due to blockage or narrowing of the brain’s blood vessels, preventing blood from nourishing the brain, causing brain tissue to lack oxygen…
Two common cases are ischemic stroke, where the inner walls of blood vessels thicken and narrow, causing blood flow to be restricted, and cerebral thrombosis caused by blood clots blocking the blood vessels, leading to impaired blood circulation.
4.5 hours… minutes of life
Treatment for ischemic stroke patients who arrive later than 4.5 hours after onset may result in brain tissue death due to lack of blood supply. At this stage, blood vessels are already blocked, so clot-dissolving medication is unnecessary. Instead, antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs are given to prevent further narrowing of blood vessels.
How to prevent ischemic stroke
The best prevention for this disease is “early treatment”. The sooner the cause is identified, the lower the risk of paralysis. Additionally, self-care such as not smoking, avoiding excessive fatty foods, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and managing stress can help keep patients away from ischemic stroke.
5 Warning Signs That Often Occur Before a Stroke
- Sudden facial drooping
- Sudden weakness in arms or legs
- Sudden slurred or lost speech
- Sudden severe headache
- Sudden double vision
If stroke patients receive prompt treatment, it can reduce the chance of paralysis. If left untreated for too long, brain tissue may die. Therefore, if any of these symptoms appear, immediate diagnosis by a specialist is recommended. Phyathai 3 Hospital offers a Stroke Fast Track service with rapid ambulance and medical team support available 24 hours a day.
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Head of Brain and Nervous System Center
Phyathai 3 Hospital
Tel. 02-467-1111 ext. 3262
