Recurrent cerebrovascular accident

The article was professionally consulted by Dr., Dr. Ton That Tri Dung - Head of Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Huynh An Thien - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Having a second stroke will cause more serious consequences and the treatment is also more difficult and expensive than the first. So what causes the 2nd and 3rd stroke and how to treat and prevent after a stroke?
The above studies have shown that the rate of recurrent cerebrovascular accident is about 20% in the first year and can be up to 50% in the next 5 years. Compared with the first stroke, the recurrent cerebrovascular accident leaves more severe consequences and less recovery, and the treatment costs also increase many times.

After the first stroke, the patient may still have other comorbidities but not optimally controlled such as:
Hypertension; High cholesterol; Diabetes; Heart; Side effects of the drug affect the walls of blood vessels. These diseases over time cause atherosclerosis and cause blood clots, contributing to the second stroke.

Second stroke can cause the following consequences:
More severe cognitive disorders; Movement and sensory disorders: more paralysis of the limbs, inability to walk or even swallowing delay, bladder and bowel control; The risk of death is higher than the first stroke; Treatment costs are many times higher than before.

With the above consequences, patients need to take proactive precautions to prevent a second stroke:
Use medication to treat stroke according to indications, at the right time and at the right dose, not arbitrarily stop using drugs or share prescriptions with other patients; Increase the addition of green vegetables, fruits, whole grains; Eat lightly to avoid the risk of raising blood pressure again; It is recommended to use fats from vegetable oils such as soybean oil, fish oil, sesame oil, ... have a very good effect in avoiding the formation of blood clots; Avoid foods that are high in fat, fat or sugar; Eat small meals for easy digestion and absorption by the body; Maintain and keep a stable body weight; Avoid taking drugs that cause high blood pressure, because they can increase the risk of a second stroke; Stay away from cigarette smoke because the ingredients in tobacco increase blood fibrinogen, have the ability to stimulate platelet adhesion and increase red blood cell volume, thereby increasing blood clotting; Regular exercise helps the motor system recover faster, brain cells are stimulated and have the ability to regenerate; Can combine more methods of acupuncture, massage, acupressure to prevent the second stroke more effectively; Avoid places with drafts, do not bathe at night, keep warm in winter and be careful when air pressure increases in summer; It is possible to combine the use of products that support the prevention of recurrences, which are products that enhance blood circulation, prevent and break blood clots.

The second stroke when recurrent is very dangerous, but the patient can be proactively prevented. Patients should also choose treatment for cerebrovascular accident at reputable medical facilities to minimize the risk of recurrence. Vinmec International General Hospital with highly qualified medical professionals and the effective support of a system of modern medical machines will help effectively treat cerebrovascular accidents, minimizing the possibility of stroke. recurrence of the disease.
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