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What Are the Risk Factors of Brain Stroke?

A brain stroke rank as the fourth leading cause of death. There can be many reasons behind a brain stroke. In fact, heart problems can also lead to brain stroke. To prevent the brain, doctors use embolic cerebral protection devices during cardiac procedures.

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What Are the Risk Factors of Brain Stroke?

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  1. What Are the Risk Factors of Brain Stroke?

  2. An Overview A stroke or brain attack ranks as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. This is one of the most dangerous health problems. According to a recent survey report, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke every year and approximately 160,000 Americans die because of stroke-related causes.

  3. What Exactly A Stroke Is? A brain attack or a stroke occurs when the brain doesn’t get proper blood. Due to decreased blood flow, brain cells die. Usually, stroke is divided into two broad categories: blockage and bleeding. Well, a stroke because of blockage is known as ischemic stroke. The blockage is the most frequent cause of a brain stroke. Do you know, 80 percent of strokes are because of blockage. A stroke because of bleeding is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. There can be many reasons behind a brain stroke. In fact, cardiovascular procedures can also lead to brain stroke. To prevent the brain, doctors use embolic cerebral protection devices during cardiac procedures.

  4. Brain Stroke Symptoms • Dizziness • Trouble Walking • Trouble Speaking or Understanding Speech • Paralysis • Confusion • Slurring Speech • Loss of Balance or Coordination

  5. Brain Stroke Symptoms • Numbness or Weakness in The Arm, Face, And Leg • Vision Problems • Severe Headache • Risk Factors of Brain Stroke • Diet • Inactivity • Alcohol Consumption

  6. Diet Diet plays a major role in keeping yourself healthy. An unhealthy diet increases your risk of stroke. Thus, keep your diet full of good nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

  7. Inactivity Inactivity or lack of exercise can increase your risk of brain stroke. There are many health benefits of regular exercise. According to health experts, you should exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. You can do cardio, weight training, swimming, running to keep yourself fit and healthy.

  8. Alcohol Consumption If you drink too much alcohol, then you are at the risk of brain stroke. You should drink alcohol in moderation else you will develop many deadly diseases.

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