October 29 - World Stroke Day

October 29 - World Stroke Day 

Stroke is a violation of the blood circulation of the brain. In stroke, brain tissue is damaged and its function is disrupted.

The main symptoms of stroke: 
• severe headache
• nausea, vomiting
• loss of consciousness
• impaired coordination, loss of balance
• weakness in the limbs 
• visual impairment
• speech impairment
• impaired sensitivity of one half of the body

According to statistics from the Ministry of Healthcare, there are more than 40 thousand cases of stroke in the Republic of Kazakhstan. 
Of them:

5 thousand die in the first 10 days
5 thousand within 1 month
More than 60% remain disabled

Also, stroke occurs between the ages of 18 and 50

What should I do to avoid a stroke? 
How to prevent stroke?

Monitor blood pressure

Do not smoke/ Quit smoking

Do not drink alcohol often 

Do sports, physical activity

Eat foods that are low in salt and fat

If you have diabetes, follow the instructions of your attending physician

Examine for a heart rhythm disorder

Regularly monitor the blood test level.

Specifically:

apolipoprotein a1 and B;
homocysteine;
With protein cardio; 
glucose;
glycosylated hemoglobin.

All tests are available in OLYMP CDL laboratories through Kazakhstan.

More detailed:

(2) 59-79-69 (through Kazakhstan)

36-30-05 (for Semei)

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