Aunt Yang is in her early 60s this year, and the husband and wife are both career editors. They live a relatively stable life, but Aunt Yang was diagnosed with high blood pressure more than ten years ago. Take blood pressure medication.

Later, she found that her blood pressure remained stable, so she stopped taking antihypertensive drugs without authorization. But when she woke up one morning, she suddenly felt dizzy, thinking it was caused by high blood pressure, and hurried to the pharmacy to buy some antihypertensive drugs.

But not long after I got home, found that one side of my body was numb, I couldn’t stand still, and I started to speak awkwardly. , the family members looked wrong, they quickly called 120, and took them to the hospital for a checkup. It turned out to be a cerebral infarction.

I. Blockage of blood vessels and increased risk of cerebral infarction

Cerebral infarction, as a disease that threatens the health and life safety of middle-aged and elderly people, is related to the blockage of blood vessels in the body. Once the blood vessels of the human body are blocked, the risk of cerebral infarction will also increase.

Everyone has blood vessels in the body. As the age increases, the garbage in the blood vessels will continue to accumulate and even become blocked. Carotid arteries, in particular, are also prone to blockages.

The carotid arteries are located on both sides of the trachea in the front of our neck. They are about the size of the little finger and are the main blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the brain. Because the carotid artery has a Y-shaped structure and is relatively narrow, it is prone to atherosclerosis, so it is prone to blockage.

According to statistics, 2/3 of cerebral infarctions are related to blocked carotid artery.

Once the carotid artery is blocked, the brain will be ischemia due to untimely blood supply, more than eight minutes, the brain will be damaged, Symptoms that cause aphasia, blindness, hemiplegia, etc., if left unchecked, may also lead to brain death.

Second, the coming of cerebral infarction is not silent! Early warning and early prevention

cerebral infarction has a very high disability and fatality rate, but the onset of cerebral infarction is not without a single sign. Dr. Wang Yunlong, deputy director of the first ward of the Arrhythmia Center of Beijing Anzhen Hospital, reminded that there are reminders three months before the occurrence of cerebral infarction. If the following symptoms appear, you must be vigilant.

1. Rapid heartbeat

Inexplicable rapid heartbeat, beware of atrial fibrillation The signal of atrial fibrillation, especially the elderly over 75 years old, is very likely to be targeted by atrial fibrillation. If you have frequent rapid heartbeat, fatigue, etc., it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time.

2, chest tightness, shortness of breath

shortness of breath, chest tightness, etc. are also typical of atrial fibrillation episodes Symptoms, if you find that you have only performed light physical activity, and have symptoms of difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, it is best to seek medical attention in time.

3. Dizziness

Dizziness is not just a symptom of low blood sugar, it is likely It is a signal from atrial fibrillation. If the heartbeat is often irregular, symptoms such as dizziness may also occur.

In addition to the above symptoms, cerebral infarction may also include blurred vision, stiffness on one side of the body, and numbness in the face , drooling on one side and other symptoms, so once the above symptoms occur, attention should be paid to and investigation should be carried out as soon as possible.

Third, it is not too late to prevent cerebral infarction, do it at 3 o’clock

In the treatment of diseases, prevention is far greater than cure, and cerebral infarction is no exception. If you want to prevent cerebral infarction, you should pay more attention to the following three points.

1. Diet low in salt and less oil

It is recommended to eat low in salt and less oil , to avoid excessive intake of fat and salt, causing high blood lipids, high blood pressure and other diseases, and even damage to the health of blood vessels, but also to ensure adequate nutrition, eat more food that is good for blood vessels.

2. Make sure to have a good and regular lifestyle

usually make sure to have A good and regular living habit, try to avoid staying up late, ensure a happy mood, and also help prevent cerebral infarction.

3. Actively control underlying diseases and do regular physical examinations

suffering from high blood pressure Patients with blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, etc., must pay attention to and actively treat them, and do regular physical examinations and re-examinations.

The occurrence of cerebral infarction is closely related to the blockage of blood vessels, especially the blockage of the carotid artery. One of the main reasons for the increased incidence of cerebral infarction. Usually, the symptoms of cerebral infarction must be paid attention to and preventive measures should be taken in life.

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