Ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots block blood flow to the brain and therefore it is not.
Hemorrhagic stroke disrupts blood flow to the brain when there is a rupture (burst) blood vessels.
In both cases, the lack of oxygen to the brain of the most important factors is remained intact.
Here are some stroke risk factors you should know:
First. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major cause of stroke. However, the factor of hypertension is controlled to reduce the risk of stroke.
Early detection and treatment of high blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease.
Two. Smoking
Smoking can increase your risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lung disease and lung cancer. The risk of stroke can be increased passive smoking.
Three. Lifestyle
All poor diet, high cholesterol, obesity and lifestyle increased risk of stroke.
The American Heart Association recommends a diet low in fat, low in salt, total cholesterol levels below 200 mg / dl and do at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily.
When combined, all of the above Recommendations would reduce the risk of stroke and other diseases, and to improve overall cardiovascular health.
Four. Other diseases
Heart disease is closely related to risk of stroke. Valvular heart disease can coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis increase a person's risk for stroke.
Stroke is also common in people with diabetes, high cholesterol, and sickle cell anemia.
Who has not had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) also experienced as quota "small stroke" of ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke in the future will be greater.
Five. Factors not controlled
Men have a slightly higher risk than women, and African-Americans have a higher risk of stroke than white.
Although the risk of stroke increases with age, but warns American Stroke Association Stroke can occur at any age.
Is also the risk of stroke in people who have a family history of stroke.
