{"id":363,"date":"2018-04-29T10:53:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-29T10:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yza.ec2.mytemp.website\/blog\/?p=363"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:39:05","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T05:09:05","slug":"what-should-you-do-when-someone-has-a-brain-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-when-someone-has-a-brain-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Know: What Should You Do When Your Loved One Has A Stroke?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The word \u2018stroke\u2019 strikes fear into the hearts of all since strokes can be fatal or have life-threatening consequences. However, knowing more about strokes and what you can do in case of one, can help you deal with this incident much better and take the right steps.<\/p>\n

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What is a stroke?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when blood supply to an area of the brain gets interrupted. Our brain cells, like the other cells in our body, need oxygen and glucose to survive. That is why a stroke needs to be treated immediately to minimize brain damage. We\u2019re not trying to scare you here, we\u2019re simply stressing the fact that a stroke should be considered as a medical emergency. If you, or somebody you know, has just had a stroke, make sure you seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n

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3 types of strokes \u2013 your stroke determines the kind of treatment<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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Strokes can be of three types: Ischemic strokes are caused by arteries being blocked or narrowed \u2013 this is similar to a heart attack, but in the brain. Haemorrhagic strokes are caused by blood leaking into the brain (usually brought on by high BP, or trauma). The third type, called Transient Ischemic Attack (TIAs), also known as mini-strokes, occur after blood flow doesn\u2019t reach some parts of the brains. TIA causes stroke-like symptoms (generally from a temporary clot), but it resolves within 24 hours and doesn\u2019t kill brain tissues or cause permanent disability.<\/p>\n

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Immediate action during and after a stroke<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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First, know these symptoms of a stroke \u2013<\/p>\n