Many people invite each other to "transmit medicine to prevent stroke"
Capital with hypertension for many years and had to take medicine, Mr. Đ.V.H (60 years old, Thanh Hoa) was very worried about the risk of stroke.According to a relative, Mr. H went to "inject medicine to prevent stroke".
Mr. H said the two types of infusion drugs were Cerebrolysin and Luotai "which prevent stroke".
Similar to the case of Mr. H, N.T.L's mother (Dong Anh, Hanoi) also suffered from high blood pressure and still maintained daily medication.About 10 days ago, her mother's blood pressure went up and down erratically so she went to the doctor.
Ms. L's mother was a doctor at the medication consultancy clinic to "prevent stroke" for 10 days.A treatment process worth 4 million.
According to Ms. L, two drugs that the doctor prescribed the transmission are Cerebrolysin and Luotai.Ms. L also added that in her hometown, many people told each other to go "injecting medicine to prevent stroke".
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Explanation from experts
Doctor Doan Du Manh, member of Vietnam AssociationIt is said that Cerebrolysin is a drug that enhances brain circulation, good for the elderly.Luotai is a ventricular extract, often indicated for people who have stroke to support thrombolytic solubility.
The two drugs do not work to stabilize blood pressure and prevent stroke.The use of these two drugs must also follow the instructions of the doctor and the people should not be transferred themselves at home.
According to Dr. Du Manh, in the case of Mr. H and Ms. L's mother, the family should take the patient to a specialized medical facility for examination and risk screening such as: atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction ... In the case of patients with risk factors, the doctor will prescribe fat quickly, appropriate atherosclerosis.
In Vietnam, about 200,000 people have a stroke each year.On average, every 6 people will have a risk of stroke.Stroke can occur at any age, mostly people aged 55 and older.However, in recent years, the rate of stroke in young people has increased, accounting for 10-15% of cases.
How to prevent stroke simple and effective
Dr. Du Manh said the most simple and effective way to prevent stroke is to change the diet and lifestyle.When the patient has changed the diet and exercise but ineffective, the doctor only prescribes the medication.
For example, for patients with atherosclerosis in the early stages, no symptoms, the doctor will prescribe anti -dyslipidemia.In case of high blood pressure patients, the doctor will advise on medication to control blood pressure.
In the case of a patient with a high risk of arterial stenosis, the doctor will appoint a stroke prophylaxis or stent.
“I still advise patients that eating and exercising are the two best medicine to control the risk of stroke.Accordingly, a healthy diet needs to increase the addition of green vegetables and whole grains;Limit fried food, fast food, carbonated drinks ...;Quit smoking, limit the use of alcohol.Besides eating, people also need to promote training, avoid staying up late, limiting stress to prevent stroke ”,Doctor Du Manh said.
Pay attention to blood pressure
According to the Ministry of Health, hypertension is the condition of systolic blood pressure ≥ 140mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90mmHg.Most people with hypertension are unknown (primary hypertension), only about 10% of cases have causes (secondary hypertension).
The increase in blood pressure leads to pressure on the walls of the blood vessels, thereby weakening small blood vessels, increasing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke.
For patients with hypertension, the control and stability of the disease are considered to be the goal to prevent stroke.Prolonged high blood pressure, uncontrolled is the cause of a stroke including cerebral hemorrhage stroke and cerebral infarction stroke.Up to 60% of emergency patients due to stroke are accompanied by hypertension.
Experts note, to know if they have hypertension or not, people should screen for blood pressure index in two ways:
- Go to health facilities for examination and measurement of blood pressure.
- Self -measure of blood pressure at home with a standard blood pressure monitor.
In case of increased blood pressure, patients need to change their lifestyle such as regular exercise, limiting salt -high dishes and stimulants.After 1 month, if the blood pressure index is still high, everyone should go to the hospital to be examined and consulted by a specialist for timely medical treatment.