Post Date December, 03 2023
Cerebral apoplexy is a very dangerous complication in patients with hypertension. In addition to controlling blood pressure well, it is also important for patients with hypertension to learn some common sense about stroke.
Stroke ≠ headache
Many patients with high blood pressure may have symptoms of headache, but there is no necessary connection between headache and stroke.
There is a difference between a stroke and a common headache:
The pain level is generally very severe, with many patients describing "the most severe headache they have experienced in their lifetime";
One side of the limb may exhibit inflexibility, weakened strength, and inability to grasp objects such as water cups, bowls, chopsticks, and books in their hands;
Abnormal speech and walking;
"Unable to see clearly, or blind in both or one eye.".
If headache is accompanied by one or more of the above conditions, there is a greater risk of stroke, and it is necessary to immediately call the emergency phone or visit a nearby hospital.
Stroke can endanger life or cause lifelong disability. Once it occurs, it is necessary to arrive at the hospital as soon as possible for treatment, so do not hesitate to delay the treatment opportunity.
Four letters, teaching you to identify strokes
As a hypertensive patient or family member, it is important to remember the following four English letters to promptly identify early symptoms of stroke when abnormalities occur.
F-FACE
Have the patient smile and observe the face for asymmetry. If the patient is unable to smile, or if their face is asymmetrical when smiling, it is likely to be a stroke.
A-ARMS (arm)
Ask the patient to lift their arms. As mentioned earlier, stroke is often characterized by inflexible limb movements. If both arms cannot be lifted simultaneously, the strength of one arm is significantly weaker than the other, which is also a high indication of stroke.
S-SPEECH
Say one sentence and have the patient repeat. There are also problems if the patient cannot accurately repeat.
T-TIME
If any of the above abnormal symptoms occur, call the emergency phone in a timely manner, and time is life.
These four letters, which make up the English word FAST, remind everyone that if you suspect a stroke, you must send it to the hospital as soon as possible!
