It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now, doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking...
Three Simple Questions...
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
NOTE: New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue... If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. I have done my part. Will you?
Friday, February 19, 2010
How a Stroke Could of been Prevented...
Please read:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics), she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ.. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die, they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics), she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ.. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die, they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Slowing Down the Onset of Complications for Heart Disease
When risk factors are eliminated (or reduced) in a person with diabetes, the risk for heart disease may be reduced. Taking care of yourself and controlling your blood sugar can often slow down or prevent the onset of complications. Other preventive treatment measures may include:
• See a physician regularly.
• Have annual electrocardiograms, or EKGs (a test that records the electrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms, and detects heart muscle damage), cholesterol and blood pressure check-ups, and pulse measurement in legs and feet.
• Pay attention to your symptoms and report them promptly to your physician.
• Control your blood sugar levels.
• Control blood pressure levels with lifestyle and diet changes, and/or medication.
• Control your cholesterol levels.
• Control your weight.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
• Do not smoke.
• Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Always consult your physician for the most appropriate treatment plan based on your medical condition.
• See a physician regularly.
• Have annual electrocardiograms, or EKGs (a test that records the electrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms, and detects heart muscle damage), cholesterol and blood pressure check-ups, and pulse measurement in legs and feet.
• Pay attention to your symptoms and report them promptly to your physician.
• Control your blood sugar levels.
• Control blood pressure levels with lifestyle and diet changes, and/or medication.
• Control your cholesterol levels.
• Control your weight.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
• Do not smoke.
• Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Always consult your physician for the most appropriate treatment plan based on your medical condition.
Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease in People with Diabetes
Even when taking Proper Care of Yourself, Heart Disease may still occur. Specific Treatment for Heart Disease will be determined by your Physician based on:
• your age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the disease
• your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• expectations for the course of the disease
• your opinion or preference
• your age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the disease
• your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• expectations for the course of the disease
• your opinion or preference
Monday, February 8, 2010
Reducing the Chance of Heart Disease in Women
There are many things that can be done to reduce the chance of getting Heart Disease. According to the American Heart Association, getting 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise 3-5 days of the week, eating mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains and high-fiber foods, and eating fish at least twice a week can significantly reduce the chance of getting coronary artery disease. Other ways to reduce Heart Disease is to avoid tobacco, keeping a body mass index of 25 or less, and maintaining your blood pressure and cholesterol.
Please talk with your primary care physician about your Individual Risk Factors to help prevent Heart Disease.
Please talk with your primary care physician about your Individual Risk Factors to help prevent Heart Disease.
Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women
In addition to Managing Women’s Risk Factors, it is important to understand the symptoms that typically occur with Heart Disease.
Crushing chest pain may indicate a heart attack in a man, while mild shortness of breath can be a symptom of a heart attack in a woman. Women tend to present with complaints such as unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion or fullness in the abdomen, or a burning sensation to the back, shoulders or arms; and many times they do not have any chest pain or discomfort at all. Unfortunately, these symptoms are easily attributed to something other than the heart, such as gastrointestinal disturbances or simply being “out of shape”.
Women tend to have heart attacks later in life than men, and may have other medical problems such as diabetes, arthritis, or osteoporosis that can mask symptoms of a heart attack.
Crushing chest pain may indicate a heart attack in a man, while mild shortness of breath can be a symptom of a heart attack in a woman. Women tend to present with complaints such as unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion or fullness in the abdomen, or a burning sensation to the back, shoulders or arms; and many times they do not have any chest pain or discomfort at all. Unfortunately, these symptoms are easily attributed to something other than the heart, such as gastrointestinal disturbances or simply being “out of shape”.
Women tend to have heart attacks later in life than men, and may have other medical problems such as diabetes, arthritis, or osteoporosis that can mask symptoms of a heart attack.
Heart Disease in Women
More women die from Heart Disease than from any other cause, but women tend to worry more about getting cancer than they worry about their heart.
The First Step in Fighting Heart Disease is to limit the progression of the disease by managing and reducing the risk factors through lifestyle modification. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the risk for developing Heart Disease. Risk factors for the development of Heart Disease in women include; diabetes and metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity, age and being postmenopausal.
The First Step in Fighting Heart Disease is to limit the progression of the disease by managing and reducing the risk factors through lifestyle modification. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the risk for developing Heart Disease. Risk factors for the development of Heart Disease in women include; diabetes and metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity, age and being postmenopausal.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Alcohol Use and Persons With Diabetes
With the Superbowl Weekend approaching, I thought this would be a good bit of information...
Alcohol consumption can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), causing symptoms. A person with diabetes should keep careful track of his/her blood sugar levels when drinking alcohol, because certain diabetes medications, including insulin, also lower blood glucose levels. If levels are too low, or if the stomach is empty, alcohol consumption should be avoided.
The symptoms for alcohol intoxication and hypoglycemia are similar. Symptoms may include fatigue, disorientation, and dizziness. To ensure proper medical care for hypoglycemia, a person with diabetes should carry a card or wear an identification bracelet or necklace indicating that he/she has diabetes.
Alcohol sometimes can cause blood glucose levels to rise, due to the carbohydrates in certain drinks. Consuming alcohol while eating, or right before eating, can cause blood sugar levels to rise, which may be dangerous to the individual.
Please, be very careful when drinking alcohol. It can be very, very dangerous!
Alcohol consumption can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), causing symptoms. A person with diabetes should keep careful track of his/her blood sugar levels when drinking alcohol, because certain diabetes medications, including insulin, also lower blood glucose levels. If levels are too low, or if the stomach is empty, alcohol consumption should be avoided.
The symptoms for alcohol intoxication and hypoglycemia are similar. Symptoms may include fatigue, disorientation, and dizziness. To ensure proper medical care for hypoglycemia, a person with diabetes should carry a card or wear an identification bracelet or necklace indicating that he/she has diabetes.
Alcohol sometimes can cause blood glucose levels to rise, due to the carbohydrates in certain drinks. Consuming alcohol while eating, or right before eating, can cause blood sugar levels to rise, which may be dangerous to the individual.
Please, be very careful when drinking alcohol. It can be very, very dangerous!
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