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By Priyanka Deshpande
Published Feb 12, 2024
Doctors will take a call on discharging veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty from hospital on February 12, following improvement in his health condition, PTI quoted a senior official of the medical facility.
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Chakraborty, 73, was hospitalised in Kolkata on February 10 for severe chest pain. Following lab and radiology tests, including a brain MRI, he was diagnosed with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke. Here’s all you need to know the condition.
What is Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke?
An ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked, usually by a blood clot. This can lead to damage or death of brain cells in that area.
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What causes ischemic strokes?
The primary cause is blood clot formation in arteries supplying the brain, often due to atherosclerosis or conditions promoting clotting.
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What are the symptoms of an ischemic stroke?
Common symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the face, arm, or leg, confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, trouble walking, dizziness, and severe headache.
Difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Ischemic strokes stem from blood flow blockage, often due to a clot, while hemorrhagic strokes result from a ruptured blood vessel, leading to brain bleeding.
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What are the risk factors for ischemic strokes?
Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and a family history of stroke. Age, gender, and race also play a role.
How is an ischemic stroke diagnosed?
Diagnosis often involves a physical examination, imaging tests (such as CT scans or MRIs), and blood tests to determine the cause and extent of the stroke.
Can ischemic strokes be prevented?
Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and not smoking can significantly reduce the risk of ischemic strokes.
Can a person have multiple ischemic strokes?
Those who experienced an ischemic stroke face a higher risk of recurrence. Properly managing risk factors and following medical advice are crucial for preventing subsequent strokes.
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DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR PERSONALISED INFORMATION AND ADVICE