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One Key is to Not Ignore the Symptoms of a Ministroke or TIA
Although one person dies every 3.5 minutes from a stroke, 80 percent of "brain attacks" can be avoided or prevented. A total of 200,000 Americans die from strokes each year. One key in avoiding a stroke is not to ignore a ministroke, which can be a sign of a future more serious stroke.

Symptoms of a ministroke can include not being able to focus with your eyes and headaches, among others. The problem is in a few minutes the [|symptoms] of such a ministroke can disappear. As a result people often ignore the symptoms. Because such a ministroke can often be the sign of a coming future stroke, one that can be fatal, one should never ignore it. Some people experiencing a TIA may even need to use a cane, if one is available, to walk.

Such a ministroke is called a transient ischemic attack (TIA. People often do nothing about it when the [|symptoms] leave. That can be a big mistake. Studies have shown that TIA's are warning signs of something to come. Statistics show that almost ten percent of people who have a TIA have a major stroke within one week. In addition, 20 percent more will have one within three months. Those statistics can be even higher, if other risk factors are present, such as [|high blood pressure] or old age.

S. Claiborne Johnston, MD, Director of the Stroke Service at the University of California, San Francisco, said on the website, [|www.aarp.org], that TIA's are "emergencies," even if the [|symptoms] go away. Dr. Johnston is also the coauthor of a report in //Lancet Neurology,// last April that summarized research on strokes.

Symptoms of a ministroke are the same as for a stroke and can include: numbness or weakness in a joint or the face, usually on one side of the body; dizziness; confusion; trouble seeing or speaking; and severe headache. Someone who has such [|symptoms] should call 911 immediately, even if the [|symptoms] go away. Clot-busting drugs for the stroke need to be taken within three hours.

[|Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment of Heat Stroke]With summer quickly approaching, heat stroke is a common concern among certain groups at risk but should be considered a potentially fatal condition for anyone exposed to high temperatures.By [| Christine Cadena] | Published 4/11/2006[|Stem Cells Move Toward Stroke Damage]Human neural stem cells implanted in the brains of rats have shown that they are able to migrate toward brain areas damaged by stroke.By [| Becky D] | Published 6/5/2007[|Jacksonville, Fla., Mayo Clinic Named "Comprehensive Stroke Center"]Part of what distinguishes a comprehensive stroke center from other facilities is its diagnostic capabilities and advanced treatments for routine brain attacks as well as complex stroke cases. By [| Sussy] | Published 7/19/2007[|Incidence of Stroke Rising in Middle-Aged Women]A new study indicates that the incidence of stroke in middle-aged women is rising at an alarming rate, and is linked to obesity.By [| J. E. Davidson] | Published 2/22/2008[|Do You Know the Difference Between Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion?]As summers continue to get hotter and hotter each year, and as more people decide to work and play outside, the incidents of heat stroke and heat exhaustion are becoming more prevalentBy [| Tina Samuels] | Published 5/16/2006[|How to Swim the Combat Side Stroke]The combat side stroke is the stroke of the Navy Spec Ops and Spec War divisions including SEALs, SWCC, EOD and Divers. Candidates will be tested in a 500 yard swim and use the combat side stroke throughout training.By [| Lynn] | Published 2/22/2008[|Canine Stroke]Canine Stroke is a rare occurrence in dogs, but does occur when the flow of blood to the brain either is stopped or is too much.By [| Deborah Anderson] | Published 7/26/2006

//**Many have died or paralyzed when the disease strikes unexpectedly. There may be sign at first but most episode are those that will strike without any warning if the normal flow of the blood that passes to the brain was disrupted and can't get enough oxygen. This is the beginning of the presence of a health problem due to blood clot. There may even bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic).**// //**We all knew that the risk factor of stroke was the elevated blood pressure. Hypertension occurred when the high pressure level exceeded the normal level. The stability of the normal level was inconsistent, mostly it goes up if triggered by a certain condition.**// //**Immediate attention should be given if there's an indication of any attack. The delay of responding to a symptom may cause risk to life and limb. This will be a critical period where the victim should always be vigilant. A fast action of determining the cause and immediate treatment are the best alternatives before it strike.**// //**Many of them failed to grasp the early warning sign. They thought that it was only a small disruption in the normal activities of the body. This wrong belief has its own price and it will surely cost his life.**// //**There were 2 kinds of strokes. It may be ischemic and hemorrhagic. They were both deadly. Most of the results of the attack happened to this kind of stroke (ischemic), a paralyzation of the body either whole or half portion only. If there's a bleeding or burst blood vessel that occur, it causes immediate death.**// //**Many patients with ischemic stroke restricted their mobility and has communication problem. But if it comes to the point to be severe then long nursing care is necessary depending on patient's promising recovery. If not, the immediate member of the family have to faced the cost involve for long treatment and full attention in caring the patients. It might not be pleasant to those family who don't have money resources for the said treatment, but it was already a fact that necessary attention is needed at this point in time.**// //**What are those warning signs most people felt without realizing the presence of stroke?**// //**-Sudden and painful headache in one or both sides.**// //**-Weakness in hands, legs and even both arms.**// //**-Trouble speaking as if there's hardness in the jaw.**// //**-Low body coordination while walking or doing any activities at home or outside.**// //**-Feeling numb in some portion of the body mostly vulnerable.**// //**But what are those risk factors that triggered the attack?**// //**Modern lifestyle. Most of the food we eat today were laden with fats, sugar and salt. When the body failed to acknowledge some internal changes then possible elevated blood pressure will happen quickly. The presence of plaque and cholesterol that slowly blocked the blood vessels was one of the most probable cause where a stroke happened.**// //**No exercise regimen to burn-out excess fat on almost all parts of the boy.**// //**It is helpful to consume a diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains to prevent hypertension.**// //**Make dietary changes by eating foods low in fat and sodium.**// //**Maintain your medication as prescribed by your doctor.**//