Necrosis is a situation where cells in the body’s tissues die, which may arise due to a lack of oxygen or low blood circulation, such as what happens in cases of stroke, infections, electric shock or wounds, for example. Symptoms of necrosis vary according to the cause and location of this condition, and may include […]
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In the event of a stroke, it is important that the person providing assistance remains calm and calls an ambulance. You should then place the person who suffered the stroke on their side, with their head slightly raised and supported, and check whether the person is conscious or not. If the person becomes unconscious and […]
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Ischemic stroke occurs when one of the brain vessels becomes obstructed by a clot, preventing the passage of oxygen to the brain cells, causing symptoms such as difficulty speaking, crooked mouth, loss of strength on one side of the body and changes in vision. Typically, ischemic stroke is more common in the elderly or people […]
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Respiratory failure is a difficulty for the lungs to carry out gas exchange, failing to capture oxygen adequately and/or release carbon dioxide through breathing, leading to symptoms such as intense shortness of breath, bluish color in the fingers or excessive tiredness. Respiratory failure can be caused by diseases that affect the lungs, respiratory muscles or […]
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Warfarin is an anticoagulant indicated for the treatment or prevention of clot formation in cases of deep vein thrombosis, stroke, heart attack or heart valve disease, for example. This medicine works by inhibiting clotting factors dependent on vitamin K, which participates in the production of proteins necessary for blood clotting. Warfarin can be found in […]
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Heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, can be avoided by adopting some simple habits, such as exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet and avoiding smoking. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the main causes of death in the world and, although some risk factors such as age, family […]
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Physiotherapy after stroke improves quality of life and recovers lost movements. The main objective is to restore motor capacity and make the patient capable of carrying out activities of daily living alone, without needing a caregiver. Physiotherapy sessions should begin as soon as possible, while still in the hospital and should preferably be carried out […]
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There are two types of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), which are classified according to the cause of the decrease in blood flow to a certain region of the brain: ischemic stroke: which appears when a clot clogs a cerebral vessel, interrupting blood circulation; hemorrhagic stroke: which happens when a vessel in the brain ruptures, reducing the […]
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Cilostazol is a vasodilator medicine indicated for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease or prevention of stroke recurrence, as it works by relaxing blood vessels, improving circulation and preventing the formation of clots within the vessels. This medicine can be found in pharmacies or drugstores in the form of tablets containing 50 mg or 100 […]
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Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) can be caused by the accumulation of fat inside the vessels, smoking, high blood pressure, strong blows to the head, aneurysm, cardiac changes or be a consequence of the use of anticoagulants, for example. A stroke can be ischemic, when there is an obstruction of the blood vessel, interfering with the flow […]
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