Vascular diseases, in particular strokes, are one of the most serious problems facing society in general and certain categories of the population in particular.

An unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle, refusal to engage in physical education and sports, the inability to make long walks and tourist trips, a violation of the normal diet - all this can ultimately lead to a stroke.

And from a stroke not far and to a complete loss of working capacity. Therefore, you should not wait for this, but you should take care of your health in advance and take advantage of the achievements of modern medicine, in particular pharmacology.

The consequences of a stroke are well known:

Before talking about the medical prevention of stroke, it is necessary to discuss the symptoms that indicate an increased likelihood of developing the disease. To give some direction, following which you can avoid the disease altogether, move it forward in time or significantly reduce its consequences, if a stroke cannot be avoided.

Symptoms of the crisis

Despite the fact that medicine has long identified risk groups that are primarily prone to stroke, it can be quite difficult to determine the threat of a crisis “by eye”.

Anecdotal, from the point of view of any doctor, the situation when the first to die is watching his health and thin Roosevelt (at 63 years old), then Stalin (at 73 years old), and after - smoking, drinking and obese Churchill (at 90 years old) - suggests that in this case, not everything is so simple.

So who should be the first to worry? Everyone should be aware of the problem, but there are fairly accurate criteria that classify a person as a potential “stroke”. Risk groups include:

Stroke prevention medications

There are two types of stroke prevention: primary and secondary. Both have clearly defined goals and ways to achieve them. Under the primary prevention of stroke understand the prevention of the disease, achieved in the following main ways:

Secondary prevention of stroke is necessary for people who have already undergone the so-called. A minor stroke or TIA is a transient ischemic attack. In both cases, the use of drugs can become a mandatory component of the treatment program, although non-drug technologies are especially effective in combating the consequences of TIA.

The complexity of the problem lies in the fact that some drugs, which until recently had high hopes, either did not justify these hopes, or give an insufficient therapeutic effect. Examples include tissue plasminogen activator and some neuroprotectors.

Ischemic stroke develops against the background of a whole range of negative phenomena: dynamic cerebrovascular accident, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disorders.

Blockage or vasospasm easily leads to the formation of foci of necrosis and the result in the form of a cerebral infarction. Numerous studies conducted in risk groups indicate that the following drugs are most effective for the prevention of this type of stroke:

Here are some drugs for the prevention of stroke for this purpose: Metoprolol, Atenolol, Pindolol, a combination of Amiloride with Hydrochlorothiazide. And also: Lisinopril and Enalapril, belonging to the class of ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers: Isradipine and Felodipine.

It is known that not all of them are equally effective, and some are under the scrutiny of their critics.

Primary antihypertensive therapy reduces the risk of stroke by 38%.

The action of Metaprolol is aimed at reducing the heart rate. Taking the drug is recommended for arterial hypertension, tachycardia, extrasystole, etc. The standard dose of the drug is 100 mg twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. Contraindications: diabetes mellitus.

Enlaapril is a long-acting ACE inhibitor. Release form: tablets weighing from 2.5 to 20 mg and ampoules for intravenous administration. Also included in some combination drugs. In the body, it is transformed into the biologically active substance enaprilat.

Enalapril improves heart function and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. The average dose of the drug is 20 mg per day. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug, pregnancy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, porphyria, anemia, autoimmune diseases, stenosis and leukopenia.

Statins are used in both primary and secondary prevention of stroke. Statins, or 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors, can achieve a significant reduction in blood cholesterol.

This extremely important effect is especially necessary for patients who have had myocardial infarction and to prevent the occurrence of fatal and non-fatal hemorrhagic stroke. Although the role of statins in reducing mortality in ischemic stroke is still in question, these drugs are generally considered to be very promising.

A well-known drug of this type with a good evidence base is Aktalipid.

Actalipid is available in the form of tablets of 5-10 mg. The initial dose varies from the nature and stage of the disease, ranging from 5 to 20 mg per day. The drug has side effects in the form of disorders of the central nervous system (convulsions, migraine, etc.), allergies, photosensitivity and flatulence.

Enhances hepatotoxicity of alcohol and indirect anticoagulants. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug, renal failure, pregnancy.

Anticoagulants do not have a decisive effect in the primary prevention of stroke, but, nevertheless, are useful. With their use, a decrease in the risk of an attack is observed in about 3% of cases. During secondary prevention, their effectiveness is estimated at 8-9%. Well-known anticoagulants: "Aspirin" and "Warfarin".

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a widely used drug with a combined effect. In order to prevent stroke, it is taken once a day before meals in the morning at the rate of 1 mg / 1 kg of weight.

Long-term use of the combination: "Aspirin" + "Dipyridamole" + "Sulfinpyrazole" reduces the risk of a second attack by 25%.

It is also aimed at the prevention of cerebrovascular insufficiency. The only drawback of Aspirin treatment is the increased risk of intracranial and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Moreover, the risk of the former is clearly overestimated, and the probability of the latter is quite high and must be taken into account when prescribing the drug. For every two cases of stroke prevention, there is one case of gastrointestinal bleeding.

However, it should be borne in mind that the negative consequences of this type of bleeding cannot be compared with the health benefits that comes from getting rid of a stroke.

All considered methods of drug counteraction to stroke are well tested in practice, and the drugs used have a relatively low cost. More accurate information and details regarding the use of a particular drug can be obtained by contacting a doctor.

In contact with

The fundamental concept of stroke prevention, which the doctors of the Yusupov Hospital adhere to, is the continuity of measures aimed at leveling the risk factors for acute cerebral circulatory disorders. In order to find them out, neurologists and cardiologists constantly monitor patients, conduct examinations using modern diagnostic methods, and draw up individual treatment regimens for diseases that can potentially cause a stroke.

Hemorrhagic stroke in most cases develops against the background of arterial hypertension. This is a condition in which systolic and diastolic blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. Art. and higher in patients not receiving antihypertensive therapy. Arterial hypertension is detected in 30-45% of people. These rates rise sharply with age. There is a close direct relationship between the prevalence of arterial hypertension and mortality from stroke.

In young, middle-aged and elderly people, antihypertensive drugs are also drugs for the prevention of stroke. Even a moderate decrease in systolic blood pressure by 10-12 mm Hg, and diastolic by 5-6 mm Hg. Art. leads to a 30-40% reduction in the risk of stroke.

Of particular importance is the control of blood pressure in patients with diabetes mellitus. Intensive antihypertensive therapy in diabetes mellitus can further reduce the risk of stroke. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, lifestyle changes and drug therapy are used by Yusupov hospital doctors to reduce the risk of a first stroke. Cardiologists prescribe antihypertensive drugs to prevent stroke, reduce systolic blood pressure below 140 mm Hg. Art. and diastolic below 90 mm Hg. Art. For patients with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, the target blood pressure values ​​are

For elderly and senile patients suffering from arterial hypertension, drug therapy for the prevention of stroke is prescribed when systolic blood pressure is above 160 mm Hg. Art. It is reduced to 140-150 mm Hg. Art. When a patient on antihypertensive therapy reaches the age of 80, doctors continue treatment with antihypertensive drugs if well tolerated.

To prevent stroke, doctors at the Yusupov Hospital use antithrombotic and lipid-lowering therapy. Antiplatelet drugs, in particular low doses of acetylsalicylic acid, should also be prescribed to patients with controlled arterial hypertension who have had a previous cardiovascular event. The combination of antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs is effective. Statins are prescribed to prevent stroke. During therapy with atorvastatin, the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke is significantly reduced.

Medications to prevent recurrent stroke

What is the best drug to take to prevent a recurrent stroke? Each patient who has had a stroke and is observed in the Yusupov hospital receives drug therapy with certain classes of drugs. Regardless of the level of blood pressure and the type of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic), all patients are prescribed antihypertensive drugs to prevent recurrent acute cerebrovascular accident.

With severe arterial hypertension, basic antihypertensive therapy is carried out from the first day of the disease, and with persistently high blood pressure - at the end of the most acute period, starting from 2-4 weeks of the disease. The drugs of choice for stroke prevention in this case are:

• thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics;
• calcium antagonists;
• combinations of a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor;
• angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonists.

Doctors of the Yusupov hospital also prescribe drugs for the prevention of stroke to patients who have suffered an acute cerebrovascular accident. Thanks to antihypertensive therapy, the relative risk of recurrent stroke is reduced by 19%, and the absolute risk reduction is 25%. Optimal from the point of view of secondary prevention of stroke is the use of thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics in the treatment regimen, including in combination with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.

To prevent recurrent cerebral ischemia, all patients, regardless of cholesterol levels, are prescribed statins. Therapy is prescribed from the first days of the disease and continues for a long time. In ischemic stroke, regardless of the mechanism of its development, from the first day, patients are prescribed a platelet aggregant - acetylsalicylic acid at a dose of 75-150 milligrams per day or clopridogrel 75 mg / day. In patients at high risk of developing a recurrent stroke, doctors at the Yusupov Hospital prefer clopridogrel.

Patients who have had a cardioembolic stroke, against the background of atrial fibrillation, acute myocardium, the presence of blood clots in the left chambers of the heart and prosthetic valves, are prescribed indirect oral anticoagulants. They begin to be used starting from the third week of the development of a stroke. In stroke of unknown origin, which is associated with the presence of an oval window, platelet antiplatelet agents are also prescribed for prophylactic purposes.

In order for stroke prevention to be as effective as possible, patients at the Yusupov Hospital undergo an ultrasound examination of the arteries located outside the cranium:

• ultrasound dopplerography;
• duplex scanning.

If severe stenosis of the carotid arteries is detected, patients as early as possible in partner clinics undergo surgical correction with restoration of vessel patency, and in case of atherosclerotic plaques, minimally invasive endarterectomy is performed.

Doctors at the Yusupov Hospital have an individual approach to prescribing drug therapy for each patient. Preparations and their doses are selected after a complete examination on modern devices of the best companies in Europe and the USA. Get advice on stroke prevention by making an appointment by phone.

Bibliography

• ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases)
• Yusupov hospital
• Clinical neurology with the basics of medical and social expertise. St. Petersburg: Medline-Media LLC, 2006.
• Shirokov, E. A. Stroke, heart attack, sudden death. Theory of vascular catastrophes / E.A. Shirokov. - M.: Quorum, 2010. - 244 p.
• Vilensky, B.S. Stroke: prevention, diagnosis and treatment / B.S. Vilensky. - Moscow: Higher School, 1999. - 336 p.

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Stroke Prevention: Harbingers of Collapse, Diagnosis, Lifestyle, Remedies

It seems that there will never be any trouble with him. The farther, the more cases of heart attacks and hemorrhages and, accordingly, more deaths, especially after. People say: “If I knew where you would fall, you would lay a straw.” In relation to this vascular pathology, it is possible and necessary to know in advance where you will fall, therefore, stroke prevention should become that straw. To deceive a stroke and prevent its stroke is the goal of many people: both doctors and those who are "destined for it."

The status of an epidemic stroke acquired not only in Russia. The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the state of affairs around the world, because cardiovascular pathology annually claims thousands of human lives, and leaves the survivors disabled. It should be noted that for the most part they are representatives of the able-bodied male population. As a result, WHO decided to unite "the whole world" and rush to fight the disease without regard to geographical boundaries. In this regard, since 2004 October 29 is considered to be World Stroke Day worldwide.

Stroke Day in Russia is celebrated by the departure of numerous medical centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg to city streets and rural hinterlands, whose residents can be examined and receive advice from specialists (therapists, neurologists). In addition, since 2006, Russia has interregional fund for helping relatives the patient, because it is known what kind of burden falls on their shoulders for care and a loved one who survived a vascular accident.

Understand themselves

However, this pathology hereditarypredisposition, so here you can already calculate something. To prevent stroke, the factors leading to vascular accident should be studied. Of course, there are many of them, such a list, perhaps, not a single disease has. You can not understand the intricacies, but, probably, everyone knows that lead to a stroke:

• Obesity;
• Stress and psycho-emotional stress;
• Bad habits (smoking in particular).

These are the main points, although there are many more aggravating factors, but almost every person knows both his heredity and his illnesses that should be added up.

Some people smile skeptically, referring to the fact that they do not have high pressure, and, therefore, there is nothing to fear. Unfortunately, it is not. brain can easily happen in humans with stable blood pressure enie, because it arises from a thrombus or against the background. Other prerequisites for a stroke can also play a role, for example:

1. Slow movement of blood through the vessels;
2. Increased;
3. A number of heart diseases;
4. Violation of fat metabolism;
5. Some hematological diseases characterized by increased blood clotting, for example;
6. Age. If women have a heart attack before 50 - an extremely rare phenomenon, then as decrease estrogen level, in pre- and menopause, in this regard, they begin to “catch up” with men.

What can alert?

Some people think that since there are no symptoms of an impending stroke, then you don’t have to worry, while others, on the contrary, look for and find them even where they are not. Both are bad, the “golden mean” is good. Approach intelligently and purposefully, having studied the “enemy” as much as possible in order to avoid a stroke without reducing the quality of life.

Having searched for the prerequisites for such a serious illness and found though occasionally rising pressure should pay attention to this. This is a warning sign for a stroke, so taking drugs to lower blood pressure will come in handy. And not periodic. It may be necessary to grab a captopril tablet during an attack, but it is also necessary to go to the doctor the next day in order to select drugs for systematic use.

Arterial hypertension, which can develop from episodic rises in blood pressure, and even added atherosclerosis, should be a signal to action. Because such signs often result in a hemorrhagic stroke - an insidious disease and a direct threat to life.

Obvious harbingers of a stroke are characteristic only for some types of cerebral infarctions.(assuming "small" and ), however when a cerebral vessel will burst, it is difficult to assume and predict, therefore, the prevention of heart attack and stroke should begin long before obvious signs of an approaching pathology.

It should be remembered that a stroke happens not only from pathology in the vessels of the brain, and this disease is by no means isolated, rather, on the contrary, many disorders in the body can lead to vessel rupture(hemorrhage), and to his (cerebral infarction).

Video: tips on preventing vascular accident from the program “To your health!”

We start prevention

Unfortunately, it is not often that people think about a stroke in order to prevent it. As the saying goes "until the thunder strikes ...". But fearing a second stroke, surviving patients still begin to look for ways to avoid a recurrence. Meanwhile, belonging to the risk group, but while feeling safe, the same prevention is needed.

Prevention of cardiovascular pathology consists of the following indicators:

I. Nutrition

A lot has been written and said about what can be eaten and what cannot be eaten. Maybe it would not be worth reminding people who already know everything, but in a nutshell:

II. Wellness activities

This includes the fight against hypodynamia (physiotherapy), massage of the collar zone for those suffering from cervical osteochondrosis (vertebrobasilar pool), spa treatment with the appointment of various physiotherapy procedures.

Video: a set of exercises for stroke prevention

III. Mode

In addition to the diet, a person trying to prevent a stroke should not forget about the regimen. And not only food:

• Mode of work and rest;
• Full sleep;
• Evening walks;
• Coniferous baths at night will help to cope not only with accumulated fatigue, but will also be the best regulators of the psycho-emotional state.

IV. Stroke prevention folk remedies

It is believed that the newest method is a long-forgotten old one. This happened with pine cones, which from time immemorial treated our ancestors for various ailments. The idea to use pine cones as a cure for stroke belongs to the Americans, who by now have even created bumps in tablets. They say that they are in no way inferior to modern expensive medicines, but they inspire confidence in the safety due to their natural origin.

Pine cone medicine you can cook at home, the main thing is to collect suitable fruits.

For infusion or decoction, the cones must be mature, but green (young) and it is better to collect them in early July (for some reason it is believed that it is better on the day of Ivan Kupala). You can prepare an alcohol solution (5 pieces of cones per glass of vodka) or a decoction of 5 cones per liter of water. In both cases, the cones are washed, cut, in the first case, they are infused for two weeks with daily shaking and taken in a teaspoon after breakfast, in the second, they are boiled for 5 minutes and taken 100-130 grams once a day after meals.

In addition to pine cones, tinctures of horse chestnut, calendula, lemon balm are popular among the people. Such delicious “medicines” as raspberry jam, milk, olive oil help to protect yourself from a stroke.

Video: cones infusion recipe from “Channel 1”

Prevention from the clinic

Diagnostics

Diagnosis of a stroke involves conducting or, but this is to determine its type. Early studies of this kind may reveal aneurysm or vascular malformation of the brain, which do not show themselves in any way up to hemorrhage, but at the same time CT and MRI will not tell anything about impending strokes of a different etiology.

Cholesterol

Knowing that lipid metabolism plays an important role in the development of vascular pathology, the patient himself can apply for such a, in general, simple analysis. The level of total cholesterol, as a rule, is not very informative; one can learn about the formation of an atherosclerotic process from the lipid spectrum by dividing total cholesterol into fractions. An increase in low-density lipoproteins and in the blood serum are indicators that make one suspect a violation of fat metabolism, which leads to the formation atherosclerotic plaques, which…. And so on.

Thrombogenesis and pressure

Appointed in violation of fat metabolism , in this case, they will become drugs for the prevention of stroke and heart attack. In addition, drugs for ischemic stroke are considered (in particular, products containing acetylsalicylic acid, which prevents the formation of blood clots). And do not forget about the correction of blood pressure! Regular intake antihypertensive drugs should become a habit.

stress

It is better for such people to avoid stress and nervous experiences, but if this is impossible due to some circumstances, then at least you should protect your nervous system as much as possible from the negative influence of psychotraumatic factors by taking soothing drugs (up to tranquilizers and antidepressants).

Weight and blood sugar control

In addition to the above preventive measures, a sick (or still healthy) person should constantly monitor and control his the weight which will also help prevent stroke.

Bad habits

Patients at risk who have bad habits and do not want to part with them require the closest attention. Stroke and smoking, stroke and alcohol… This is mentioned in all television programs about health, this is mentioned when describing any cardiovascular pathology in medical and popular scientific publications, this is constantly said to the owner of the habits. Unfortunately, often without any result. But in vain ... After all, it is these factors significantly accelerate pathological processes, and, consequently, the onset of a vascular catastrophe, which significantly shortens a person's life.

Video: presentation-lecture on stroke prevention with doctor's comments

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Stroke is one of the most dangerous diseases of mankind. Even if it did not end in death, the consequences of it are severe for those who have been ill with it, and for their loved ones. Therefore, the prevention of stroke in the modern world is simply necessary. It makes it possible in 80 percent of all cases to prevent the development of this disease. How to prevent a cerebral stroke? What needs to be done for this? Stroke prevention should concern a person in advance.

About risks

Can a stroke be prevented? Of course yes. But for this you need to know what is the root cause of this disease. And how much it threatens you.

Unfortunately, the list of causes of stroke is long. But in order to prevent a stroke and protect yourself, it must be studied:

1. Hypertension and a constant change in blood pressure should already alert you.
2. Atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels.
3. Diseases of the cardiovascular system are the reason for a person to have an ischemic stroke.
4. Life in conditions of constant nervous tension and prolonged stress.
5. Older people have an increased risk of stroke.
6. The presence of diseases of the endocrine system.
7. Indulgence in bad habits such as smoking, drugs and drinking alcohol.
8. Taking certain medications for a long time.
9. Men are more susceptible to this disease than women, especially after the age of 45.
10. hereditary predisposition.
11. Sedentary lifestyle.
12. Overweight person.

What is the prevention

The list of risk factors is long. Prevention of strokes is primary and secondary. In the primary, it is meant to take measures to prevent the development of the disease. In secondary prevention, the causes of the disease are eliminated.

An example of these preventive measures would be preventive visits to doctors. It is there that you can recognize the emerging pathology in time and, with the help of medications, protect yourself. Prevention of cerebral stroke with folk remedies, drug prevention, maintaining a proper lifestyle - all this is performed by both primary and secondary prevention.

Preventive check-ups in the clinic

To save yourself from a stroke, you must not miss regular preventive examinations of doctors. There you will have the following examinations:

1. Diagnosis of this disease includes an examination of the head using CRT or MRI, which will help determine the presence of an aneurysm or vascular malformation in the body. These diseases do not appear until a hemorrhage occurs.
2. They will do an analysis to determine lipid metabolism. Cholesterol affects the development of atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels. You can learn about the development of atherosclerosis in yourself by making a lipid spectrum. With the help of it, the division of total cholesterol occurs. Increased levels of triglycerides and lipoproteins indicate the presence of atherosclerosis.
3. The doctor will determine your blood pressure and the presence of thrombosis. If you deviate from the norm, you will be prescribed an appropriate course of medications, which will be an excellent prophylactic for stroke.
4. If there is stress in your life, the doctor will help you choose antidepressants and sedatives, and if necessary, tranquilizers. It is also a protection against stroke.
5. The clinic will help to control the level of glucose in the blood, the weight of the person. All this is also a preventive measure against a stroke.
6. Separately, I want to say about people with bad habits. These people are at risk. They are more likely to have a stroke.

Main preventive directions

How to avoid a stroke? To do this, you need to know that the main cause of this disease is atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Therefore, the main measures to prevent stroke are the following:

1. Identify and treat patients with hypertension.
2. For patients with cardiac and vascular pathology, prescribe the necessary treatment for underlying diseases and medications to prevent stroke.
3. Prevention of recurrent stroke.
4. Prescribing a drug for the prevention of stroke to persons suffering from coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis.

Primary disease prevention

Stroke can be either ischemic or hemorrhagic. With ischemic, a blockage of an arterial vessel occurs, as a result of which brain cells die.

With hemorrhagic, a rupture of an arterial or venous vessel occurs, followed by hemorrhage in the brain.

Primary prevention of this disease refers to a set of measures, the main purpose of which is to prevent it. These include:

• proper nutrition;
• fight against obesity and overweight;
• rejection of bad habits;
• correct use of medicines;
• treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, endocrine systems and other ailments.

Preventive measures using drugs

Stroke is usually associated with diseases such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure. How to prevent a stroke in this case? To do this, be sure to use medicines on time:

• the use of rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, simvastatin and other drugs of the statin group allows you to block the enzyme, the main purpose of which is to synthesize cholesterol;
• the use of drugs that lower blood pressure. They must be used constantly. It is important to know that you should not change the dose yourself or forget to take medication. This can provoke a hypertensive crisis or stroke;
• in the presence of inflammation or any infection in the body and a somatic disease, treatment is mandatory. These diseases include chlamydia, diabetes mellitus, collagenoses;
• prevention of stroke with folk remedies that help normalize lipid metabolism and lower blood pressure.

Preventive measures of the disease for women

How to protect yourself from a stroke for women? What is the difference in the development of this disease in men and women?

Prevention of stroke in women is highlighted separately, as it is of a special nature. This is due to the fact that long-term use of an oral contraceptive can provoke this disease. Therefore, in recent years, a stroke in women can occur from the age of 18 to 40. In addition, pregnancy in some is accompanied by high blood pressure. Migraine and smoking can cause prolonged vasospasm. Women are more likely to develop thrombosis.

Unlike stroke in men, this disease is more common in women after the age of 60. Men from the age of 40 are already at risk of getting sick. In addition, they do not experience the disease as hard as women. Women are less likely to fully recover from illness than men. According to statistics, the death rate after a stroke in men is lower than in women.

From a stroke to prevent this disease, it is necessary:

• give up alcohol and cigarettes;
• control blood pressure and use drugs to normalize it;
• proper nutrition, active lifestyle;
• in case of hormonal disorders, it is necessary to carry out treatment.

Folk recipes

How to prevent stroke at home? Medicines for the prevention of stroke can be supplemented with the use of various teas, decoctions and infusions.

These recipes are proven and effective as good preventive measures against the occurrence of a stroke.

They strengthen blood vessels and cleanse the body of excess cholesterol. But it is necessary to apply these recipes only after consulting a doctor:

1. Take 5 young pine cones. You can collect them in June and complete the collection in September. Cut them up and pour in 70% medical alcohol. Remove in a darkened corner for 14 days. Once every 6 months, drink a course of this infusion, 1 teaspoonful in the morning after meals. Clinical studies have shown that young pine cones contain many vitamins, microelements, including tannin, which have the ability to restore brain cells damaged by a stroke.
2. Take the buds of Japanese Sophora and pour them with 70% medical alcohol in a ratio of 1:5. Insist in a darkened corner for three days, take 4 times a day after meals, 20 drops. With this recipe, the vessels become stronger and more elastic.
3. Take 1 piece of orange and lemon and wash them, skip, without peeling, through a meat grinder. Pour off excess juice. Add thick honey to the resulting thick slurry, mix everything. Take one teaspoon after meals to lower cholesterol and cleanse blood vessels.
4. Pour dried colza grass with boiling water at the rate of 1:20, and leave for 1 hour. Drink during the day in 4 doses of half a glass to strengthen blood vessels and cleanse them of cholesterol.
5. Prepare horse chestnut tincture with alcohol. To do this, completely fill a half-liter jar with either fruits or horse chestnut flowers and fill everything with vodka. Insist for two weeks in a darkened corner, strain, put the tincture in a dark place so that the light does not penetrate. Consume 30 drops, dissolving them with a small amount of water, 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours.
6. Drink any drinks and teas with the addition of fresh ginger root. It is very good to use the dried root as a seasoning for meat dishes.
7. Nutmeg works well as a prophylactic. To do this, hold the powder from this product for several minutes, without swallowing, under the tongue, then, after swallowing it, drink it with cold water.
8. A good prevention would be before going to bed, take an aqueous solution of mummy, drip 2 drops into the left and 2 drops into the right nostril.
9. Take equal amounts of minced and peeled garlic, minced straight with lemon peel and honey. Mix everything and refrigerate. Taking this remedy, which is useful for cleaning blood vessels, 1 teaspoon per day.

Prevention against stroke will also include the inclusion of products containing statins in your menu. These substances are a good prevention of atherosclerosis, and hence stroke. With their help, you can fight high cholesterol in the body. These products include herring, chanterelle mushroom dishes. Avoid food that is too salty, so herring should not be salty, as a high salt content is unhealthy. It must either be baked or boiled.

A stroke can develop in people of any age and leads to their disability. Violation of cerebral circulation can be:

1. Ischemic - the lumen of the arteries narrows, as a result of which the speed and usefulness of the blood flow is disturbed. Parts of the brain stop receiving oxygen and nutrition, which leads to necrosis of nerve cells,
2. Hemorrhagic - there is a hemorrhage in the subarachnoid space or directly in the brain. Nerve tissues are compressed, swell, intracranial pressure increases and the brain is displaced relative to the midline.

Reference! In 75% of cases, the ischemic form of stroke is diagnosed, hemorrhagic is less common.

How does a stroke develop?

The development of a stroke varies according to the type of pathology. In the ischemic type, the blood flow slows down, as a result of which the functionality of neurons is impaired. First of all, electrolyte metabolism is lost, which entails a stop in the conduction of the impulse, thus the most important function of the nerve cell is turned off. The lack of normal blood circulation disrupts internal metabolic processes - the synthesis of ribosomes stops, the waste products of the cell cease to be removed, this leads to cellular "self-poisoning".

The death of neurons takes 2-5 minutes, and this process is irreversible. At the same time, necrosis develops in the tissues, the volume of which depends on the area of ​​lack of blood circulation. I must say that in ischemic stroke, not only neurons die, but also axons, and not only in the affected area, but also outside it. Remote cells do not die themselves, but lose the ability to conduct nerve impulses.

In the hemorrhagic type of pathology, the brain tissue is mechanically damaged, cell death at the site of rupture of the vessel certainly occurs, but tissue damage is of greater importance. If there is a hemorrhage from the vessels that feed the membrane of the brain, the blood gets more space for distribution, and even if a small vessel ruptures, a large hematoma can form. If an intracerebral hemorrhage occurs, the size of the hematoma will depend on the size of the vessel. With ventricular hemorrhage, it will continue until it completely fills the entire cavity.

Risk factors for stroke

There are many reasons why a stroke can occur, but most often doctors are faced with the following:

1. Arterial hypertension, which increases the risk of developing pathology by almost 50%.
2. Low physical activity - with a sedentary lifestyle, the risk of stroke increases by 35%.
3. The presence of elevated levels of "bad" cholesterol - therefore, doctors recommend regularly donating blood for cholesterol. This factor increases the chance of a stroke by 25%.
4. Wrong nutrition. The lack of a competent and balanced diet increases the risk of stroke by 23%.
5. Excess weight, which increases the load on the heart, as well as contributing to high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Obese people are 18% more likely to have a stroke than people of normal weight.
6. Smoking. We can talk about the negative consequences of smoking for a long time, it is considered the leading preventable cause of death, as for stroke, active and passive smoking increases the risk of its development by 12%. 4 years after giving up this addiction, the risk of developing vascular problems is reduced to the level of non-smokers.
7. Cardiovascular pathologies increase the likelihood of a stroke by 9%.
8. Alcohol abuse. In this case, the risk of brain stroke increases by 6%.
9. Stress - increases risk by 6%.
10. Diabetes. A high level of sugar damages the walls of blood vessels, contributes to the formation of blood clots in them, as a result of which the likelihood of a stroke increases by 4%.

These are not all the reasons that provoke a violation of cerebral circulation, but only risk factors that can give impetus to it.

Why are fats deposited in blood vessels?

Cholesterol plaques in the vessels can appear for the following reasons:

• malnutrition - fatty animal foods predominate in the diet;
• a sedentary lifestyle, because in this case the circulatory system works worse;
• smoking contributes to vasoconstriction, which means that cholesterol adheres to their walls faster;
• high blood pressure, provided that the person does not correct it;
• diabetes.

There is also a hereditary predisposition to the deposition of fat on the walls of blood vessels, but it is not common.

Features of stroke prevention in men and women

Stroke prevention can be primary - it is aimed at preventing stroke in principle. This is a minimization of the above provoking factors. Provided that it is constant and complex, it is quite possible to count on the desired effect.

Secondary prevention is the prevention of a recurrent stroke, in this case it is necessary not only to eliminate negative factors, but also to take medications that will have a positive effect on the state of the vessels, and it is also imperative to treat concomitant diseases.

The main directions of stroke prevention

Since people with a history of hypertension are at risk, one of the preventive measures is regular monitoring of blood pressure.

In addition, it is necessary to carry out prevention:

• thrombosis;
• cardiovascular pathologies;
• migraine.

Be sure to get rid of bad habits, improve nutrition, and regularly undergo preventive examinations with a therapist.

Important! Every year, even in the absence of poor health, a person must be tested and examined by a local doctor. After 50 years - this should be done twice a year.

Drugs to prevent stroke

Any of the drugs listed below can be prescribed only by a doctor, self-administration of drugs can lead to an undesirable and dangerous effect.

Most often, the following groups of drugs are prescribed for the prevention of stroke:

1. Nootropics. They improve the functioning of the central nervous system and increase the resistance of blood vessels to various negative influences. Appointed: Aminalon, Gliatilin, Pantonam, Ginko Biloba, Nootropil, Glycine, Phenotropil, Pyritinol. Nootropic drugs for the prevention of stroke are taken 1-2 tablets for a month.
2. Beta-adrenergic blockers. They are used in combination with other drugs. The recommended dose is 1-2 tablets per day after meals. Appointed: Atenolol, Metoprolol.
3. calcium antagonists. The action of these drugs is short, but they normalize heart rate and lower blood pressure. Appointed: Verapamil, Nifedipine.
4. Antiplatelet drugs. To prevent blood clots, drugs of the aspirin group are prescribed: Cardiomagnyl, Aspecard.
5. Sedatives. Appointed: Persen, Fitosed, Novo-passit, valerian extract.

Secondary prevention of stroke

To prevent a recurrent stroke, you must:

• to refuse from bad habits;
• treat the disease that led to the stroke - conservatively or surgically;
• follow a hypocholesterol diet;
• get rid of extra pounds;
• gradually increase physical activity;
• undergo regular medical check-ups.

As for drugs, the doctor will recommend suitable antihypertensive drugs for hypertensive patients, antiplatelet agents for patients prone to thrombosis, and diuretics to remove excess sodium from the body.

Stroke prevention folk remedies

In order to prevent a stroke, traditional medicine offers a lot of recipes that will help cleanse blood vessels, increase their strength and improve blood circulation. To clean the vessels, you can use nettle infusion - you need 2 tablespoons of the plant per liter of water. Boil for 10 minutes, insist under a warm blanket overnight. Drink three glasses a day.

A honey lemon-garlic mixture will help prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques. In equal proportions, honey, chopped garlic and lemon should be displaced. Store the product in the refrigerator and take a teaspoon once a day.

To improve blood circulation, it is recommended to add fresh ginger root to tea or other drinks. To strengthen the blood vessels, colza is recommended. Dry grass pour boiling water at the rate of 1:20. Insist and drink half a cup 4 times a day. It is important to understand that traditional medicine does not replace consultation with a specialist and taking traditional means of prevention.

Food

To prevent a stroke, it is necessary to reduce, and it is better to completely eliminate the following foods from the diet:

• pastries and pastries, as they contain a lot of fat;
• sauces, ketchups, semi-finished products - contain preservatives and a lot of salt, which leads to increased pressure;
• sweets - a large amount of fat and sugar;
• salted, smoked and canned foods - a large amount of salt;
• alcohol - negatively affects the health of blood vessels.

The diet should be enriched with antioxidants, potassium and magnesium, so it is recommended:

• bananas, prunes - sources of potassium;
• vegetables and fruits - contain vitamins and antioxidants;
• spinach and beans - magnesium and trace elements.

To remove excess cholesterol from the body, it is recommended:

• almond;
• olive oil;
• cereals;
• whole grains;
• beans.

Timely treatment of pathologies that can provoke a stroke, a healthy and active lifestyle, proper nutrition, minimization of stress conditions.

Can you get better after a stroke?

It all depends on the extent of the lesion, the type of stroke, its cause, and the age of the patient. In principle, with competent and timely therapy and rehabilitation, the patient can return to normal life, but the degree and duration of disability will depend on many nuances.

What is the most effective way to prevent stroke?

As a primary prevention, a healthy lifestyle, the rejection of bad habits, proper nutrition and the fight against excess weight are necessary. With regard to secondary prevention, this issue should be discussed with the attending physician, since the causes of stroke may be different, therefore, preventive measures may vary.

The best for this purpose are exercises that are aimed at improving cerebral circulation. It is recommended to pay attention to yoga, Pilates and other calm and unhurried techniques.

Prevention of stroke in the elderly. What to do, what medicines to take?

In old age, people often have various chronic ailments, including hypertension. As a prophylaxis of a stroke, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe drugs on an individual basis and taking into account all the existing pathologies that can provoke a stroke.

Prevention of cerebral stroke in men and women. What are the differences?

In women, stroke is often associated with age-related hormonal changes. Therefore, in the premenopausal period, you should be more attentive to your health. But in principle, there are no specific differences in the prevention of stroke in women and men.

How can you avoid a second stroke?

After suffering a stroke, it is necessary to follow in detail all medical recommendations, as well as find out the cause of the stroke and eliminate it.

What is the best way to prevent stroke?

For young people who do not have serious diseases, a healthy lifestyle and the periodic use of traditional medicine (after consulting a doctor) are best. For people of the older age group, the main preventive measure is the treatment of ailments that can lead to stroke and regular examination by a doctor (2 times a year).

Stroke prevention should be considered even before retirement age. The sooner preventive measures are taken, the stronger the protection will be. All precipitating factors should be excluded. This will help to significantly reduce the risk of sudden hemorrhage.