Steps to Prevent Future Stroke

Steps to Prevent Future Stroke

In order to prevent a stroke, you first need to know what a stroke is. When blood flow is cut off from the brain, a stroke will occur. Strokes can occur in any portion of the brain. Since the brain cells are being deprived of oxygen, these cells will begin to die, and the abilities controlled by the affected areas are lost. A stroke can affect anyone at any age, so it is extremely important to start stroke prevention methods as early as possible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding ways to help prevent a stroke from occurring, contact our neurologist near Stony Brook for more information.

How to prevent a stroke

There are some risk factors that make people more susceptible to having a stroke that you can not control, like age or family history. Other risk factors can be monitored and controlled with healthy habits. Some ways to lower your risk of having a stroke include:

  • Lower Your Blood Pressure– High blood pressure is one of the biggest contributors to having a stroke. By keeping your blood pressure around 140/90, or even 135/85, you can lower your risk of having a stroke considerably.
  • Lose Weight- Obesity, which can be linked to high blood pressure, can also raise your odds of having a stroke. Ideally having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or less, will be best for reducing your chances of a stroke.
  • Quit Smoking – Smoking is known to accelerate clots forming because it thickens your blood and increases the amount of plaque buildup in the arteries.
  • Stay Physically Active – Exercise clearly contributes to losing weight and lowering blood pressure, but it also is a sole dependent stroke reducer. Start by taking a walk in the morning at least 5 days a week.

How we can help

If you are at a high risk for having a stroke, contact Three Village Neurology to speak with our neurologist near Stony Brook to find the best ways for you to lower your risks of having a stroke. It is important to remember the acronym F.A.S.T. especially if you are at a high risk for a precautionary reason. It is the best way to identify the symptoms of a stroke are being taken place.

F: Facial Drooping

A: Arm Weakness

S: Speech Difficulty

T: Time to Call 9-1-1.

Call us today to make your first appointment with our neurologist in Stony Brook.

 

Neurologist near Stony Brook

Summary
Stroke Treatment & Rehabilitation
Service Type
Stroke Treatment & Rehabilitation
Provider Name
Three Village Neurology, Telephone No.1-631-751-0790
Area
Stony Brook, NY
Description
If you have any questions or concerns regarding ways to help prevent a stroke from occurring, contact our neurologist near Stony Brook for more information.