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Q) Why are Canadian women one-third more likely to die from a stroke then men? A) A stroke is a sudden loss of brain cells and function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain (ischemic) or the rupture of blood vessels within the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). The after-effects of a stroke depend upon where the brain was injured and just how much damage occurred. The
fact that females are far more likely to die than males tends to
surprise people who assume cardiovascular health issues are more of a
male issue. Many consequences of having a stroke - paralysis, loss of speech, blindness, memory loss, death - can be prevented with prompt treatment. The classic symptoms of stroke occur without warning and include sudden speech impairment or comprehension, numbness or weakness usually on one side of the body, confusion, a sudden major headache, difficulty with vision and dizziness or problems with balance. Unfortunately, when a female suffers from a stroke, her symptoms tend to be more vague and are more likely to include other symptoms which can lead either herself or even an attending physician to identify the cause as something else.
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atypical signs may include shortness of breath, a seizure, fainting,
fatigue, chest pain, hiccups, nausea and pain in the arms, legs or
face. For more information about this or any other
health-related questions, contact the pharmacists at Gordon Pharmasave, Your
Health and Wellness DestinationThe key point in all this is that if you’re not sure, seek immediate medical attention as speed is the key to successful treatment and a resumption of normal life after the stroke.
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