On January 24, 111, Taiwan time, Nadu (Lin Yuzhi), a 41-year-old famous performer, was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment for a suspected hemorrhagic stroke, shocking the showbiz industry. In fact, many celebrities have suffered from stroke in the past, including veteran actor Jun Liao, who suffered a second stroke that affected his health, fitness internet celebrity "Tendon Dad" who suffered a stroke with a brain embolism in his 30s, and Golden Bell TV star Wu Pengfeng, who died suddenly of a stroke, etc. This is not something to be taken lightly.
Cerebral stroke is the main cause of death and disability in the global population, almost second only to cancer, and the lifetime incidence of stroke is one in six, which means that every six people have a potential stroke; according to the statistics of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan's top ten causes of death, cerebrovascular disease is the second to fourth of the top 10 causes of death, taking more than 10,000 valuable lives every year.
Cerebral strokes can be categorized as ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, and temporary ischemia. Temporary ischemia, which may recover within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms, is an important warning sign for your health. Temporary cerebral ischemia may recover within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms, but it is an important warning sign for your health.
There are two types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. In Taiwan, about 80% of stroke patients suffer from ischemic stroke and the other 20% suffer from hemorrhagic stroke. In the past, once a stroke occurred, most patients would be paralyzed for life. However, with the advancement of medical treatment in recent years, early detection of stroke can save a patient's life with a better prognosis and prevent lifelong paralysis.
Taiwan's renowned nutritionist Min-Min Kao has shared the 5 major precursors to stroke, reminding the public to seek medical attention as soon as possible if any of the symptoms occur.
Balance: This means that the body is out of balance and is prone to falling.
Eye: Rang sensation of blurred vision.
Face: Sudden deformation or distortion of the chin or face.
Arm (weakness in arms and legs): Sudden weakness in the arms and legs.
Speech: Inability to express oneself verbally, slurred speech.
Time: Make a note of the time of one of the above symptoms and see a doctor as soon as possible.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) is urging people to remember the FAST stroke mnemonic "face tilted, hands drooping, tongue wide open, remember the time to get to the doctor quickly" to recognize important symptoms in the early stages of a stroke. The National Health Administration (NHA) and the Taiwan Cerebral Stroke Association (TCSA) have collaborated to launch the "Smile, Raise Your Hands, Say Hello" health education material, which encourages people to seek medical attention as soon as they are unable to perform any of the actions easily. The NHS also reminds the public that if they notice a mini-stroke, they should not ignore the seriousness of the symptoms because they are slowing down, and must seek medical attention quickly to avoid missing the golden period of treatment and causing regrets.
In response to the World Stroke Day set by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) on October 29 every year, the Taiwan Stroke Patient Association (TSPA) has been urging the public to pay attention to the importance of stroke prevention and treatment, and has been promoting the "Red Stroke Alert" assessment form, which is a reference to the National Stroke Association's (NASA's) Stroke Risk Scorecard. The "Red Stroke Alert" assessment form allows the public to assess the 8 major risk factors for stroke, including blood pressure, cholesterol, history of diabetes, atrial fibrillation, history of smoking, weight, exercise habits, and family history of stroke. If any 3 of the 8 risk factors are found to be abnormal, the patient is considered to be at "high risk for stroke" and should immediately seek the assistance of a professional doctor.
According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), among the risk factors for stroke, except for age, gender, race and family history, which cannot be changed, 90% of strokes are related to risk factors such as high blood pressure, insufficient exercise, dyslipidemia, diabetes and smoking. However, most strokes can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle and active control of the three highs. The NHS reminds the public that by mastering the following "333" health guidelines, the risk of acute stroke can be minimized:
Control the "3" highs: If you are found to have high blood pressure, high blood glucose and high blood lipids, you should follow your doctor's instructions for medication and regular follow-ups to actively control your blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol, and you should not arbitrarily discontinue or increase or decrease the dosage of your medication.
Remember the "3 No's": Don't eat salty and oily food, don't smoke, and don't drink too much alcohol. Stroke is closely related to lifestyle habits, so don't take it lightly. If people have any questions about smoking cessation, they can call the National Health Service's free smoking cessation counseling hotline at 0800-636363 for assistance.
The '3's: regular blood pressure measurements, moderate regular exercise (at least 30 minutes a day) and making good use of the NHS Adult Preventative Healthcare Service for adults over 40 years old will not only help people to stay away from the threat of stroke, but will also be a gateway to eradicating other chronic illnesses.
If you have any questions about the above information, please contact the above organizations. Or leave a message with us at Sunyu Academy and we will try our best to answer your questions.
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